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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,979.15, 176,610.03 and 70,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,979.15, 176,610.03 and 70,619 is: 97,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,979.15 : 176,610.03 = 70,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,979.15/176,610.03 = 70,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,979.15x = 176,610.03 × 70,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,979.15x = 12,472,023,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,023,708.57/127,979.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,453.56

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