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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,898.16, 176,512.62 and 81,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,898.16, 176,512.62 and 81,363.30 is: 112,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,898.16 : 176,512.62 = 81,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,898.16/176,512.62 = 81,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,898.16x = 176,512.62 × 81,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,898.16x = 14,361,649,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,649,254.85/127,898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,289.73

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