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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,607.76, 176,105.61 and 71,020.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,607.76, 176,105.61 and 71,020.35 is: 98,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,607.76 : 176,105.61 = 71,020.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,607.76/176,105.61 = 71,020.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,607.76x = 176,105.61 × 71,020.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,607.76x = 12,507,082,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,507,082,059.16/127,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,011.92

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