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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,748.76, 175,016.61 and 122,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,748.76, 175,016.61 and 122,960.25 is: 168,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,748.76 : 175,016.61 = 122,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,748.76/175,016.61 = 122,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,748.76x = 175,016.61 × 122,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,748.76x = 21,520,086,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,520,086,119.75/127,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,456.32

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