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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,925.28, 179,281.68 and 73,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,925.28, 179,281.68 and 73,333.28 is: 101,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,925.28 : 179,281.68 = 73,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,925.28/179,281.68 = 73,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,925.28x = 179,281.68 × 73,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,925.28x = 13,147,313,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,147,313,638.31/129,925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,191.34

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