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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,713.78, 176,265.99 and 97,441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,713.78, 176,265.99 and 97,441.86 is: 134,485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,713.78 : 176,265.99 = 97,441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,713.78/176,265.99 = 97,441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,713.78x = 176,265.99 × 97,441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,713.78x = 17,175,685,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,685,920.34/127,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,485.77

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