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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,647, 194,470.50 and 42,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,647, 194,470.50 and 42,095 is: 63,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,647 : 194,470.50 = 42,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,647/194,470.50 = 42,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,647x = 194,470.50 × 42,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,647x = 8,186,235,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,235,697.50/129,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,142.50

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