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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,487.42, 178,709.68 and 72,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,487.42, 178,709.68 and 72,909.82 is: 100,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,487.42 : 178,709.68 = 72,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,487.42/178,709.68 = 72,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,487.42x = 178,709.68 × 72,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,487.42x = 13,029,690,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,029,690,601.06/129,487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,625.15

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