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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,145.63, 175,466.43 and 70,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,145.63, 175,466.43 and 70,557 is: 97,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,145.63 : 175,466.43 = 70,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,145.63/175,466.43 = 70,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,145.63x = 175,466.43 × 70,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,145.63x = 12,380,384,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,380,384,901.51/127,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,371.69

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