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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,617.30, 181,989.10 and 129,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,617.30, 181,989.10 and 129,617.30 is: 181,989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,617.30 : 181,989.10 = 129,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,617.30/181,989.10 = 129,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,617.30x = 181,989.10 × 129,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,617.30x = 23,588,935,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588,935,771.43/129,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,989.10

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