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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,333.27, 175,773.77 and 85,949.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,333.27, 175,773.77 and 85,949.23 is: 118,646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,333.27 : 175,773.77 = 85,949.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,333.27/175,773.77 = 85,949.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,333.27x = 175,773.77 × 85,949.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,333.27x = 15,107,620,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107,620,185.70/127,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,646.29

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