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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,771, 179,084.16 and 70,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,771, 179,084.16 and 70,155 is: 96,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,771 : 179,084.16 = 70,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,771/179,084.16 = 70,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,771x = 179,084.16 × 70,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,771x = 12,563,649,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563,649,244.80/129,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,814.00

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