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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,989.78, 176,625.98 and 71,401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,989.78, 176,625.98 and 71,401.16 is: 98,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,989.78 : 176,625.98 = 71,401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,989.78/176,625.98 = 71,401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,989.78x = 176,625.98 × 71,401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,989.78x = 12,611,298,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,298,618.00/127,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,533.64

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