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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,607.52, 176,098.37 and 71,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,607.52, 176,098.37 and 71,032.26 is: 98,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,607.52 : 176,098.37 = 71,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,607.52/176,098.37 = 71,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,607.52x = 176,098.37 × 71,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,607.52x = 12,508,665,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508,665,203.42/127,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,024.51

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