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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,972.21, 179,373.71 and 78,973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,972.21, 179,373.71 and 78,973.18 is: 108,990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,972.21 : 179,373.71 = 78,973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,972.21/179,373.71 = 78,973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,972.21x = 179,373.71 × 78,973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,972.21x = 14,165,712,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,165,712,287.10/129,972.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,990.32

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