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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,265.72, 175,705.62 and 82,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,265.72, 175,705.62 and 82,021.64 is: 113,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,265.72 : 175,705.62 = 82,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,265.72/175,705.62 = 82,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,265.72x = 175,705.62 × 82,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,265.72x = 14,411,663,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411,663,109.62/127,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,240.73

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