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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,027.68, 175,295.52 and 70,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,027.68, 175,295.52 and 70,437.84 is: 97,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,027.68 : 175,295.52 = 70,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,027.68/175,295.52 = 70,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,027.68x = 175,295.52 × 70,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,027.68x = 12,347,437,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,347,437,790.48/127,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,202.73

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