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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,311.72, 175,693.16 and 69,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,311.72, 175,693.16 and 69,950.48 is: 96,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,311.72 : 175,693.16 = 69,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,311.72/175,693.16 = 69,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,311.72x = 175,693.16 × 69,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,311.72x = 12,289,820,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,820,874.72/127,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,533.30

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