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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,954.96, 176,586.42 and 74,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,954.96, 176,586.42 and 74,239.96 is: 102,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,954.96 : 176,586.42 = 74,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,954.96/176,586.42 = 74,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,954.96x = 176,586.42 × 74,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,954.96x = 13,109,768,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,768,757.34/127,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,456.12

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