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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,451.67, 178,631.93 and 72,086.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,451.67, 178,631.93 and 72,086.66 is: 99,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,451.67 : 178,631.93 = 72,086.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,451.67/178,631.93 = 72,086.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,451.67x = 178,631.93 × 72,086.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,451.67x = 12,876,978,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876,978,842.62/129,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,473.25

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