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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,966.96, 176,594.72 and 71,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,966.96, 176,594.72 and 71,382 is: 98,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,966.96 : 176,594.72 = 71,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,966.96/176,594.72 = 71,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,966.96x = 176,594.72 × 71,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,966.96x = 12,605,684,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,684,303.04/127,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,507.34

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