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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,281.54, 178,412.16 and 71,922.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,281.54, 178,412.16 and 71,922.69 is: 99,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,281.54 : 178,412.16 = 71,922.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,281.54/178,412.16 = 71,922.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,281.54x = 178,412.16 × 71,922.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,281.54x = 12,831,882,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831,882,475.91/129,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,255.34

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