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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,266.62, 175,617.68 and 73,555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,266.62, 175,617.68 and 73,555.11 is: 101,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,266.62 : 175,617.68 = 73,555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,266.62/175,617.68 = 73,555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,266.62x = 175,617.68 × 73,555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,266.62x = 12,917,577,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917,577,402.57/127,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,500.13

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