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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,470.65, 177,289.73 and 71,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,470.65, 177,289.73 and 71,113.94 is: 98,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,470.65 : 177,289.73 = 71,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,470.65/177,289.73 = 71,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,470.65x = 177,289.73 × 71,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,470.65x = 12,607,771,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,771,221.84/128,470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,137.37

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