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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,652, 178,919.92 and 70,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,652, 178,919.92 and 70,036 is: 96,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,652 : 178,919.92 = 70,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,652/178,919.92 = 70,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,652x = 178,919.92 × 70,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,652x = 12,530,835,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530,835,517.12/129,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,649.77

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