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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,650, 178,917.16 and 70,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,650, 178,917.16 and 70,034 is: 96,647.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,650 : 178,917.16 = 70,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,650/178,917.16 = 70,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,650x = 178,917.16 × 70,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,650x = 12,530,284,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530,284,383.44/129,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,647.01

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