Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,038, 193,557 and 41,486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,038, 193,557 and 41,486 is: 62,229
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,038 : 193,557 = 41,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,038/193,557 = 41,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,038x = 193,557 × 41,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,038x = 8,029,905,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,029,905,702/129,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,229
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