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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,903.62, 179,247.76 and 78,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,903.62, 179,247.76 and 78,889.76 is: 108,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,903.62 : 179,247.76 = 78,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,903.62/179,247.76 = 78,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,903.62x = 179,247.76 × 78,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,903.62x = 14,140,812,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,812,766.94/129,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,856.19

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