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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,975.87, 179,367.94 and 76,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,975.87, 179,367.94 and 76,261.80 is: 105,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,975.87 : 179,367.94 = 76,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,975.87/179,367.94 = 76,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,975.87x = 179,367.94 × 76,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,975.87x = 13,678,921,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,678,921,585.38/129,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,242.01

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