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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,747, 179,050.88 and 70,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,747, 179,050.88 and 70,131 is: 96,780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,747 : 179,050.88 = 70,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,747/179,050.88 = 70,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,747x = 179,050.88 × 70,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,747x = 12,557,017,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557,017,265.28/129,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,780.79

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