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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,973.26, 179,363.14 and 73,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,973.26, 179,363.14 and 73,388.28 is: 101,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,973.26 : 179,363.14 = 73,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,973.26/179,363.14 = 73,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,973.26x = 179,363.14 × 73,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,973.26x = 13,163,152,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,152,340.00/129,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,275.85

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