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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,655.30, 194,482.95 and 31,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,655.30, 194,482.95 and 31,159.30 is: 46,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,655.30 : 194,482.95 = 31,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,655.30/194,482.95 = 31,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,655.30x = 194,482.95 × 31,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,655.30x = 6,059,952,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,952,583.94/129,655.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,738.95

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