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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,009.76, 175,233.58 and 73,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,009.76, 175,233.58 and 73,287.72 is: 101,114.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,009.76 : 175,233.58 = 73,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,009.76/175,233.58 = 73,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,009.76x = 175,233.58 × 73,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,009.76x = 12,842,469,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,469,362.42/127,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,114.04

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