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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,511.86, 175,966.36 and 70,149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,511.86, 175,966.36 and 70,149.95 is: 96,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,511.86 : 175,966.36 = 70,149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,511.86/175,966.36 = 70,149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,511.86x = 175,966.36 × 70,149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,511.86x = 12,344,030,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344,030,432.01/127,511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,806.92

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