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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,426.68, 175,589.64 and 98,571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,426.68, 175,589.64 and 98,571.12 is: 135,827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,426.68 : 175,589.64 = 98,571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,426.68/175,589.64 = 98,571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,426.68x = 175,589.64 × 98,571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,426.68x = 17,308,067,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,067,475.20/127,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,827.66

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