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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,019.76, 175,247.37 and 73,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,019.76, 175,247.37 and 73,297.72 is: 101,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,019.76 : 175,247.37 = 73,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,019.76/175,247.37 = 73,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,019.76x = 175,247.37 × 73,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,019.76x = 12,845,232,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,232,657.00/127,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,127.83

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