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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,030.58, 179,440.08 and 72,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,030.58, 179,440.08 and 72,670.70 is: 100,284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,030.58 : 179,440.08 = 72,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,030.58/179,440.08 = 72,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,030.58x = 179,440.08 × 72,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,030.58x = 13,040,036,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040,036,221.66/130,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,284.38

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