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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,112.52, 175,430.85 and 73,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,112.52, 175,430.85 and 73,397.48 is: 101,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,112.52 : 175,430.85 = 73,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,112.52/175,430.85 = 73,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,112.52x = 175,430.85 × 73,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,112.52x = 12,876,181,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876,181,151.86/127,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,297.50

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