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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,718.68, 179,011.44 and 70,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,718.68, 179,011.44 and 70,102.68 is: 96,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,718.68 : 179,011.44 = 70,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,718.68/179,011.44 = 70,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,718.68x = 179,011.44 × 70,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,718.68x = 12,549,181,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549,181,694.66/129,718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,741.52

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