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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,720.12, 179,015.58 and 72,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,720.12, 179,015.58 and 72,357.72 is: 99,854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,720.12 : 179,015.58 = 72,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,720.12/179,015.58 = 72,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,720.12x = 179,015.58 × 72,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,720.12x = 12,953,159,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953,159,213.28/129,720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,854.67

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