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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,897, 179,257.98 and 70,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,897, 179,257.98 and 70,281 is: 96,987.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,897 : 179,257.98 = 70,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,897/179,257.98 = 70,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,897x = 179,257.98 × 70,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,897x = 12,598,430,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,430,092.38/129,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,987.84

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