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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,866.46, 176,465.32 and 74,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,866.46, 176,465.32 and 74,151 is: 102,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,866.46 : 176,465.32 = 74,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,866.46/176,465.32 = 74,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,866.46x = 176,465.32 × 74,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,866.46x = 13,085,079,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085,079,943.32/127,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,333.95

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