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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,918, 179,287.32 and 70,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,918, 179,287.32 and 70,302 is: 97,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,918 : 179,287.32 = 70,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,918/179,287.32 = 70,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,918x = 179,287.32 × 70,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,918x = 12,604,257,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,257,170.64/129,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,017.02

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