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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,744.59, 176,285.25 and 71,154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,744.59, 176,285.25 and 71,154.75 is: 98,192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,744.59 : 176,285.25 = 71,154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,744.59/176,285.25 = 71,154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,744.59x = 176,285.25 × 71,154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,744.59x = 12,543,532,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,532,892.44/127,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,192.28

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