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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,744.32, 176,292.60 and 71,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,744.32, 176,292.60 and 71,155.72 is: 98,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,744.32 : 176,292.60 = 71,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,744.32/176,292.60 = 71,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,744.32x = 176,292.60 × 71,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,744.32x = 12,544,226,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,226,883.67/127,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,197.92

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