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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,228, 179,714.72 and 70,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,228, 179,714.72 and 70,612 is: 97,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,228 : 179,714.72 = 70,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,228/179,714.72 = 70,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,228x = 179,714.72 × 70,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,228x = 12,690,015,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690,015,808.64/130,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,444.60

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