Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,702, 194,553 and 31,206
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,702, 194,553 and 31,206 is: 46,809
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,702 : 194,553 = 31,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,702/194,553 = 31,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,702x = 194,553 × 31,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,702x = 6,071,220,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,071,220,918/129,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,809
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