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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,446.76, 175,903.14 and 87,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,446.76, 175,903.14 and 87,241.96 is: 120,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,446.76 : 175,903.14 = 87,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,446.76/175,903.14 = 87,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,446.76x = 175,903.14 × 87,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,446.76x = 15,346,134,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,134,703.75/127,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,412.12

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