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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,235.60, 193,774.02 and 50,257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,235.60, 193,774.02 and 50,257.77 is: 75,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,235.60 : 193,774.02 = 50,257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,235.60/193,774.02 = 50,257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,235.60x = 193,774.02 × 50,257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,235.60x = 9,738,650,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,650,129.14/129,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,355.79

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