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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,954.57, 179,347.73 and 103,316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,954.57, 179,347.73 and 103,316.91 is: 142,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,954.57 : 179,347.73 = 103,316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,954.57/179,347.73 = 103,316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,954.57x = 179,347.73 × 103,316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,954.57x = 18,529,652,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,652,762.53/129,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,585.62

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