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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,623.14, 178,879.92 and 70,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,623.14, 178,879.92 and 70,007.14 is: 96,609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,623.14 : 178,879.92 = 70,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,623.14/178,879.92 = 70,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,623.14x = 178,879.92 × 70,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,623.14x = 12,522,871,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,871,602.63/129,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,609.85

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