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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,169.28, 178,340.59 and 115,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,169.28, 178,340.59 and 115,514.96 is: 159,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,169.28 : 178,340.59 = 115,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,169.28/178,340.59 = 115,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,169.28x = 178,340.59 × 115,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,169.28x = 20,601,005,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,005,710.28/129,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,488.43

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