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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,901.50, 179,264.62 and 70,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,901.50, 179,264.62 and 70,285.50 is: 96,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,901.50 : 179,264.62 = 70,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,901.50/179,264.62 = 70,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,901.50x = 179,264.62 × 70,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,901.50x = 12,599,703,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,703,449.01/129,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,994.29

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