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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,279.60, 175,665 and 91,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,279.60, 175,665 and 91,587.76 is: 126,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,279.60 : 175,665 = 91,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,279.60/175,665 = 91,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,279.60x = 175,665 × 91,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,279.60x = 16,088,763,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088,763,860.40/127,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,404.89

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