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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,524.82, 175,965.68 and 76,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,524.82, 175,965.68 and 76,526.72 is: 105,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,524.82 : 175,965.68 = 76,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,524.82/175,965.68 = 76,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,524.82x = 175,965.68 × 76,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,524.82x = 13,466,075,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,075,060.51/127,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,595.72

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