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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,739.52, 176,281.92 and 71,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,739.52, 176,281.92 and 71,154 is: 98,193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,739.52 : 176,281.92 = 71,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,739.52/176,281.92 = 71,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,739.52x = 176,281.92 × 71,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,739.52x = 12,543,163,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,163,735.68/127,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,193.29

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