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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,744.08, 176,292.27 and 71,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,744.08, 176,292.27 and 71,155.44 is: 98,197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,744.08 : 176,292.27 = 71,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,744.08/176,292.27 = 71,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,744.08x = 176,292.27 × 71,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,744.08x = 12,544,154,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,154,040.45/127,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,197.54

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