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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,972, 179,361.84 and 70,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,972, 179,361.84 and 70,356 is: 97,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,972 : 179,361.84 = 70,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,972/179,361.84 = 70,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,972x = 179,361.84 × 70,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,972x = 12,619,181,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,181,615.04/129,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,091.54

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