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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,444.35, 175,859.57 and 73,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,444.35, 175,859.57 and 73,719.33 is: 101,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,444.35 : 175,859.57 = 73,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,444.35/175,859.57 = 73,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,444.35x = 175,859.57 × 73,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,444.35x = 12,964,249,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964,249,602.12/127,444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,724.79

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