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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,950.58, 179,330.31 and 76,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,950.58, 179,330.31 and 76,225.26 is: 105,189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,950.58 : 179,330.31 = 76,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,950.58/179,330.31 = 76,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,950.58x = 179,330.31 × 76,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,950.58x = 13,669,499,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,669,499,505.63/129,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,189.98

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