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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,744, 179,046.72 and 70,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,744, 179,046.72 and 70,128 is: 96,776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,744 : 179,046.72 = 70,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,744/179,046.72 = 70,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,744x = 179,046.72 × 70,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,744x = 12,556,188,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556,188,380.16/129,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,776.64

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