Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,752.64, 176,304 and 71,164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127,752.64, 176,304 and 71,164 is: 98,209.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,752.64 : 176,304 = 71,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,752.64/176,304 = 71,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,752.64x = 176,304 × 71,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,752.64x = 12,546,497,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,546,497,856/127,752.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,209.30
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