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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,708, 178,997.04 and 70,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,708, 178,997.04 and 70,092 is: 96,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,708 : 178,997.04 = 70,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,708/178,997.04 = 70,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,708x = 178,997.04 × 70,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,708x = 12,546,260,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546,260,527.68/129,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,726.96

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