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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,291.88, 175,662.86 and 69,934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,291.88, 175,662.86 and 69,934.89 is: 96,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,291.88 : 175,662.86 = 69,934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,291.88/175,662.86 = 69,934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,291.88x = 175,662.86 × 69,934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,291.88x = 12,284,962,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284,962,791.19/127,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,510.18

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