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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,991.85, 176,628.84 and 71,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,991.85, 176,628.84 and 71,403.24 is: 98,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,991.85 : 176,628.84 = 71,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,991.85/176,628.84 = 71,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,991.85x = 176,628.84 × 71,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,991.85x = 12,611,871,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,871,453.44/127,991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,536.52

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