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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,556.62, 193,895.64 and 79,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,556.62, 193,895.64 and 79,668.06 is: 119,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,556.62 : 193,895.64 = 79,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,556.62/193,895.64 = 79,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,556.62x = 193,895.64 × 79,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,556.62x = 15,447,289,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447,289,481.26/129,556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,231.96

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