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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,030.40, 175,312.72 and 70,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,030.40, 175,312.72 and 70,460 is: 97,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,030.40 : 175,312.72 = 70,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,030.40/175,312.72 = 70,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,030.40x = 175,312.72 × 70,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,030.40x = 12,352,534,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,352,534,251.20/127,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,240.77

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