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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,317.89, 177,082.61 and 71,731.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,317.89, 177,082.61 and 71,731.65 is: 98,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,317.89 : 177,082.61 = 71,731.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,317.89/177,082.61 = 71,731.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,317.89x = 177,082.61 × 71,731.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,317.89x = 12,702,427,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,427,442.95/128,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,991.87

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