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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,971.69, 171,077.34 and 70,261.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,971.69, 171,077.34 and 70,261.67 is: 96,959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,971.69 : 171,077.34 = 70,261.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,971.69/171,077.34 = 70,261.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,971.69x = 171,077.34 × 70,261.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,971.69x = 12,020,180,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,020,180,298.73/123,971.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,959.07

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