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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,417.59, 175,838.43 and 70,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,417.59, 175,838.43 and 70,059.26 is: 96,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,417.59 : 175,838.43 = 70,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,417.59/175,838.43 = 70,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,417.59x = 175,838.43 × 70,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,417.59x = 12,319,110,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319,110,285.36/127,417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,682.96

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