Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,644, 194,466 and 31,148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,644, 194,466 and 31,148 is: 46,722
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,644 : 194,466 = 31,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,644/194,466 = 31,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,644x = 194,466 × 31,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,644x = 6,057,226,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,057,226,968/129,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,722
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