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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,682.31, 179,109.22 and 87,167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,682.31, 179,109.22 and 87,167.03 is: 120,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,682.31 : 179,109.22 = 87,167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,682.31/179,109.22 = 87,167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,682.31x = 179,109.22 × 87,167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,682.31x = 15,612,418,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612,418,982.87/129,682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,389.73

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