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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,759.66, 179,068.02 and 73,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,759.66, 179,068.02 and 73,170.66 is: 100,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,759.66 : 179,068.02 = 73,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,759.66/179,068.02 = 73,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,759.66x = 179,068.02 × 73,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,759.66x = 13,102,525,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,525,208.29/129,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,975.34

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