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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,715.77, 176,253.23 and 71,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,715.77, 176,253.23 and 71,127.14 is: 98,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,715.77 : 176,253.23 = 71,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,715.77/176,253.23 = 71,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,715.77x = 176,253.23 × 71,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,715.77x = 12,536,388,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536,388,250.66/127,715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,158.50

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