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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,632.96, 275,244.48 and 127,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,632.96, 275,244.48 and 127,895.04 is: 176,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,632.96 : 275,244.48 = 127,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,632.96/275,244.48 = 127,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,632.96x = 275,244.48 × 127,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,632.96x = 35,202,403,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,403,779.38/199,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,335.63

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