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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,163.60, 427,399.80 and 127,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,163.60, 427,399.80 and 127,224.40 is: 190,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,163.60 : 427,399.80 = 127,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,163.60/427,399.80 = 127,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,163.60x = 427,399.80 × 127,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,163.60x = 54,375,683,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,375,683,115.12/285,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,682.41

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