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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,061.54, 175,353.81 and 72,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,061.54, 175,353.81 and 72,621.72 is: 100,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,061.54 : 175,353.81 = 72,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,061.54/175,353.81 = 72,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,061.54x = 175,353.81 × 72,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,061.54x = 12,734,495,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734,495,290.75/127,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,223.05

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