Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,628, 194,442 and 42,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,628, 194,442 and 42,076 is: 63,114
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,628 : 194,442 = 42,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,628/194,442 = 42,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,628x = 194,442 × 42,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,628x = 8,181,341,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,181,341,592/129,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,114
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