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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,249, 178,363.62 and 72,660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,249, 178,363.62 and 72,660.78 is: 100,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,249 : 178,363.62 = 72,660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,249/178,363.62 = 72,660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,249x = 178,363.62 × 72,660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,249x = 12,960,039,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,039,752.82/129,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,271.88

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