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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,673, 176,189.96 and 71,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,673, 176,189.96 and 71,085.59 is: 98,098.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,673 : 176,189.96 = 71,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,673/176,189.96 = 71,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,673x = 176,189.96 × 71,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,673x = 12,524,567,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,567,258.68/127,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,098.79

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