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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,984.12, 179,265.78 and 84,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,984.12, 179,265.78 and 84,645 is: 116,736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,984.12 : 179,265.78 = 84,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,984.12/179,265.78 = 84,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,984.12x = 179,265.78 × 84,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,984.12x = 15,173,951,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,951,948.10/129,984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,736.97

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