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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,498.68, 155,278.98 and 70,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,498.68, 155,278.98 and 70,032 is: 96,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,498.68 : 155,278.98 = 70,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,498.68/155,278.98 = 70,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,498.68x = 155,278.98 × 70,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,498.68x = 10,874,497,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874,497,527.36/112,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,663.33

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