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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,997.99, 179,398.41 and 76,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,997.99, 179,398.41 and 76,283.90 is: 105,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,997.99 : 179,398.41 = 76,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,997.99/179,398.41 = 76,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,997.99x = 179,398.41 × 76,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,997.99x = 13,685,210,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685,210,368.60/129,997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,272.48

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