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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,713.61, 176,217.81 and 73,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,713.61, 176,217.81 and 73,995.35 is: 102,097.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,713.61 : 176,217.81 = 73,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,713.61/176,217.81 = 73,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,713.61x = 176,217.81 × 73,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,713.61x = 13,039,298,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,298,527.18/127,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,097.96

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