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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,181.57, 174,343.55 and 126,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,181.57, 174,343.55 and 126,005.45 is: 172,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,181.57 : 174,343.55 = 126,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,181.57/174,343.55 = 126,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,181.57x = 174,343.55 × 126,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,181.57x = 21,968,235,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,235,970.60/127,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,731.29

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