Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,646, 194,469 and 42,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,646, 194,469 and 42,094 is: 63,141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,646 : 194,469 = 42,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,646/194,469 = 42,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,646x = 194,469 × 42,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,646x = 8,185,978,086 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,185,978,086/129,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,141
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