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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,158.60, 178,325.85 and 115,504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,158.60, 178,325.85 and 115,504.29 is: 159,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,158.60 : 178,325.85 = 115,504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,158.60/178,325.85 = 115,504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,158.60x = 178,325.85 × 115,504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,158.60x = 20,597,400,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,400,692.90/129,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,473.71

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