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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,850.63, 176,433.86 and 71,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,850.63, 176,433.86 and 71,262 is: 98,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,850.63 : 176,433.86 = 71,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,850.63/176,433.86 = 71,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,850.63x = 176,433.86 × 71,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,850.63x = 12,573,029,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,029,909.48/127,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,341.56

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