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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,227.22, 175,284.74 and 98,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,227.22, 175,284.74 and 98,447.92 is: 135,634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,227.22 : 175,284.74 = 98,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,227.22/175,284.74 = 98,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,227.22x = 175,284.74 × 98,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,227.22x = 17,256,418,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,418,060.74/127,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,634.64

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