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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,049.64, 175,248.42 and 81,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,049.64, 175,248.42 and 81,786.76 is: 112,814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,049.64 : 175,248.42 = 81,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,049.64/175,248.42 = 81,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,049.64x = 175,248.42 × 81,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,049.64x = 14,333,000,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,000,466.92/127,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,814.18

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