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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,727.78, 176,259.58 and 71,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,727.78, 176,259.58 and 71,137.94 is: 98,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,727.78 : 176,259.58 = 71,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,727.78/176,259.58 = 71,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,727.78x = 176,259.58 × 71,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,727.78x = 12,538,742,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538,742,367.32/127,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,167.70

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