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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,238.67, 175,594.77 and 70,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,238.67, 175,594.77 and 70,650 is: 97,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,238.67 : 175,594.77 = 70,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,238.67/175,594.77 = 70,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,238.67x = 175,594.77 × 70,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,238.67x = 12,405,770,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,770,500.50/127,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,500.00

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