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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,491.96, 275,049.90 and 127,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,491.96, 275,049.90 and 127,754.04 is: 176,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,491.96 : 275,049.90 = 127,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,491.96/275,049.90 = 127,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,491.96x = 275,049.90 × 127,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,491.96x = 35,138,735,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,735,926.60/199,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,141.11

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