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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,270.14, 178,349.91 and 105,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,270.14, 178,349.91 and 105,355.70 is: 145,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,270.14 : 178,349.91 = 105,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,270.14/178,349.91 = 105,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,270.14x = 178,349.91 × 105,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,270.14x = 18,790,179,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,790,179,612.99/129,270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,355.92

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