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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,421.60, 377,132.40 and 127,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,421.60, 377,132.40 and 127,005.60 is: 190,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,421.60 : 377,132.40 = 127,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,421.60/377,132.40 = 127,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,421.60x = 377,132.40 × 127,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,421.60x = 47,897,926,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,897,926,741.44/251,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,508.40

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