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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,926.13, 179,247.74 and 76,191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,926.13, 179,247.74 and 76,191.54 is: 105,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,926.13 : 179,247.74 = 76,191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,926.13/179,247.74 = 76,191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,926.13x = 179,247.74 × 76,191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,926.13x = 13,657,160,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657,160,298.98/129,926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,114.81

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