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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,422.72, 175,844.40 and 79,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,422.72, 175,844.40 and 79,704 is: 109,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,422.72 : 175,844.40 = 79,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,422.72/175,844.40 = 79,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,422.72x = 175,844.40 × 79,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,422.72x = 14,015,502,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,502,057.60/127,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,992.17

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