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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,806, 174,990.14 and 70,216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,806, 174,990.14 and 70,216.16 is: 96,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,806 : 174,990.14 = 70,216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,806/174,990.14 = 70,216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,806x = 174,990.14 × 70,216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,806x = 12,287,135,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,287,135,668.66/126,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,897.12

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