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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,785, 179,103.30 and 70,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,785, 179,103.30 and 70,169 is: 96,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,785 : 179,103.30 = 70,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,785/179,103.30 = 70,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,785x = 179,103.30 × 70,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,785x = 12,567,499,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,499,457.70/129,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,833.22

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