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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,934.52, 179,481.72 and 104,536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,934.52, 179,481.72 and 104,536.56 is: 144,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,934.52 : 179,481.72 = 104,536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,934.52/179,481.72 = 104,536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,934.52x = 179,481.72 × 104,536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,934.52x = 18,762,401,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,762,401,591.68/129,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,398.90

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