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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,870, 179,220.60 and 70,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,870, 179,220.60 and 70,254 is: 96,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,870 : 179,220.60 = 70,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,870/179,220.60 = 70,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,870x = 179,220.60 × 70,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,870x = 12,590,964,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,964,032.40/129,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,950.52

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