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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,720.55, 176,254.40 and 74,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,720.55, 176,254.40 and 74,036.72 is: 102,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,720.55 : 176,254.40 = 74,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,720.55/176,254.40 = 74,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,720.55x = 176,254.40 × 74,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,720.55x = 13,049,298,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,298,287.30/127,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,170.70

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