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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,850.76, 191,841.86 and 98,056.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,850.76, 191,841.86 and 98,056.39 is: 147,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,850.76 : 191,841.86 = 98,056.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,850.76/191,841.86 = 98,056.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,850.76x = 191,841.86 × 98,056.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,850.76x = 18,811,320,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,320,242.49/127,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,134.99

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