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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,098.58, 175,396.11 and 70,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,098.58, 175,396.11 and 70,510 is: 97,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,098.58 : 175,396.11 = 70,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,098.58/175,396.11 = 70,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,098.58x = 175,396.11 × 70,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,098.58x = 12,367,179,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367,179,716.10/127,098.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,303.84

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