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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,323.84, 175,713.12 and 70,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,323.84, 175,713.12 and 70,734 is: 97,616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,323.84 : 175,713.12 = 70,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,323.84/175,713.12 = 70,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,323.84x = 175,713.12 × 70,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,323.84x = 12,428,891,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428,891,830.08/127,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,616.38

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