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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,212.99, 179,707.32 and 79,229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,212.99, 179,707.32 and 79,229.43 is: 109,344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,212.99 : 179,707.32 = 79,229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,212.99/179,707.32 = 79,229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,212.99x = 179,707.32 × 79,229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,212.99x = 14,238,108,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,108,530.43/130,212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,344.76

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