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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,444.50, 175,614.06 and 98,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,444.50, 175,614.06 and 98,588.88 is: 135,852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,444.50 : 175,614.06 = 98,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,444.50/175,614.06 = 98,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,444.50x = 175,614.06 × 98,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,444.50x = 17,313,593,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,593,487.65/127,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,852.03

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