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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,624, 178,881.12 and 70,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,624, 178,881.12 and 70,008 is: 96,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,624 : 178,881.12 = 70,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,624/178,881.12 = 70,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,624x = 178,881.12 × 70,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,624x = 12,523,109,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,109,448.96/129,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,611.04

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