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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,965, 179,352.24 and 70,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,965, 179,352.24 and 70,349 is: 97,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,965 : 179,352.24 = 70,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,965/179,352.24 = 70,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,965x = 179,352.24 × 70,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,965x = 12,617,250,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,250,731.76/129,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,081.91

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