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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,171.36, 96,808.98 and 43,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,171.36, 96,808.98 and 43,267.14 is: 59,691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,171.36 : 96,808.98 = 43,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,171.36/96,808.98 = 43,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,171.36x = 96,808.98 × 43,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,171.36x = 4,188,647,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,647,690.92/70,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,691.70

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