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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,427.68, 175,591.02 and 98,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,427.68, 175,591.02 and 98,572.12 is: 135,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,427.68 : 175,591.02 = 98,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,427.68/175,591.02 = 98,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,427.68x = 175,591.02 × 98,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,427.68x = 17,308,379,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,379,094.36/127,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,829.04

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