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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,389.74, 175,396.29 and 115,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,389.74, 175,396.29 and 115,579.94 is: 159,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,389.74 : 175,396.29 = 115,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,389.74/175,396.29 = 115,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,389.74x = 175,396.29 × 115,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,389.74x = 20,272,292,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,292,674.42/127,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,135.99

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