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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,862.57, 176,525.95 and 113,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,862.57, 176,525.95 and 113,676.16 is: 156,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,862.57 : 176,525.95 = 113,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,862.57/176,525.95 = 113,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,862.57x = 176,525.95 × 113,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,862.57x = 20,066,791,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,791,410.85/127,862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,940.32

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