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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,430.38, 175,858.44 and 70,074.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,430.38, 175,858.44 and 70,074.05 is: 96,704.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,430.38 : 175,858.44 = 70,074.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,430.38/175,858.44 = 70,074.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,430.38x = 175,858.44 × 70,074.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,430.38x = 12,323,112,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323,112,964.62/127,430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,704.67

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