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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,281.78, 193,884.78 and 50,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,281.78, 193,884.78 and 50,377.16 is: 75,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,281.78 : 193,884.78 = 50,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,281.78/193,884.78 = 50,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,281.78x = 193,884.78 × 50,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,281.78x = 9,767,364,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,767,364,583.62/129,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,550.98

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