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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,744.34, 176,288.88 and 71,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,744.34, 176,288.88 and 71,155.70 is: 98,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,744.34 : 176,288.88 = 71,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,744.34/176,288.88 = 71,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,744.34x = 176,288.88 × 71,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,744.34x = 12,543,958,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,958,658.62/127,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,195.81

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