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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,741.10, 176,282.76 and 74,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,741.10, 176,282.76 and 74,057.24 is: 102,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,741.10 : 176,282.76 = 74,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,741.10/176,282.76 = 74,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,741.10x = 176,282.76 × 74,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,741.10x = 13,055,014,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,014,665.18/127,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,199.02

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