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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,059, 179,481.42 and 70,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,059, 179,481.42 and 70,443 is: 97,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,059 : 179,481.42 = 70,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,059/179,481.42 = 70,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,059x = 179,481.42 × 70,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,059x = 12,643,209,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,209,669.06/130,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,211.34

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