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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,757, 179,064.90 and 70,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,757, 179,064.90 and 70,141 is: 96,794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,757 : 179,064.90 = 70,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,757/179,064.90 = 70,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,757x = 179,064.90 × 70,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,757x = 12,559,791,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,791,150.90/129,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,794.71

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