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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,997.89, 191,624.99 and 74,526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,997.89, 191,624.99 and 74,526.75 is: 111,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,997.89 : 191,624.99 = 74,526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,997.89/191,624.99 = 74,526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,997.89x = 191,624.99 × 74,526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,997.89x = 14,281,187,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,187,390.79/127,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,573.62

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