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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,615.78, 178,869.72 and 69,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,615.78, 178,869.72 and 69,999.78 is: 96,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,615.78 : 178,869.72 = 69,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,615.78/178,869.72 = 69,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,615.78x = 178,869.72 × 69,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,615.78x = 12,520,841,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,841,048.66/129,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,599.67

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