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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,270.13, 175,488.85 and 81,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,270.13, 175,488.85 and 81,269.29 is: 112,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,270.13 : 175,488.85 = 81,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,270.13/175,488.85 = 81,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,270.13x = 175,488.85 × 81,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,270.13x = 14,261,853,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,853,364.97/127,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,059.71

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