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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,772, 179,111.28 and 73,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,772, 179,111.28 and 73,184.32 is: 101,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,772 : 179,111.28 = 73,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,772/179,111.28 = 73,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,772x = 179,111.28 × 73,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,772x = 13,108,137,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108,137,231.13/129,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,008.98

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