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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,603, 178,852.14 and 69,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,603, 178,852.14 and 69,987 is: 96,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,603 : 178,852.14 = 69,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,603/178,852.14 = 69,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,603x = 178,852.14 × 69,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,603x = 12,517,324,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,324,722.18/129,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,582.06

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