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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,231.40, 193,788.76 and 46,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,231.40, 193,788.76 and 46,127.56 is: 69,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,231.40 : 193,788.76 = 46,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,231.40/193,788.76 = 46,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,231.40x = 193,788.76 × 46,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,231.40x = 8,939,002,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939,002,654.23/129,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,170.52

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