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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,408.68, 175,829.94 and 70,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,408.68, 175,829.94 and 70,821 is: 97,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,408.68 : 175,829.94 = 70,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,408.68/175,829.94 = 70,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,408.68x = 175,829.94 × 70,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,408.68x = 12,452,452,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,452,180.74/127,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,736.29

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