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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,925, 179,296.50 and 70,309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,925, 179,296.50 and 70,309 is: 97,026.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,925 : 179,296.50 = 70,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,925/179,296.50 = 70,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,925x = 179,296.50 × 70,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,925x = 12,606,157,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,157,618.50/129,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,026.42

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