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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,557, 176,028.66 and 74,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,557, 176,028.66 and 74,565 is: 102,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,557 : 176,028.66 = 74,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,557/176,028.66 = 74,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,557x = 176,028.66 × 74,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,557x = 13,125,577,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125,577,032.90/127,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,899.70

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