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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,695, 176,139.18 and 91,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,695, 176,139.18 and 91,828.20 is: 126,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,695 : 176,139.18 = 91,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,695/176,139.18 = 91,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,695x = 176,139.18 × 91,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,695x = 16,174,543,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,543,848.88/127,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,665.44

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