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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,373.56, 175,471.72 and 89,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,373.56, 175,471.72 and 89,061.42 is: 122,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,373.56 : 175,471.72 = 89,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,373.56/175,471.72 = 89,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,373.56x = 175,471.72 × 89,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,373.56x = 15,627,760,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,760,988.41/127,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,692.34

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