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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,951.96, 176,573.96 and 71,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,951.96, 176,573.96 and 71,367 is: 98,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,951.96 : 176,573.96 = 71,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,951.96/176,573.96 = 71,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,951.96x = 176,573.96 × 71,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,951.96x = 12,601,553,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,553,803.32/127,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,486.60

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