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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,688.17, 178,983.43 and 76,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,688.17, 178,983.43 and 76,018.28 is: 104,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,688.17 : 178,983.43 = 76,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,688.17/178,983.43 = 76,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,688.17x = 178,983.43 × 76,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,688.17x = 13,606,011,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606,011,602.18/129,688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,913.28

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