Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,746, 194,619 and 31,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,746, 194,619 and 31,250 is: 46,875
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,746 : 194,619 = 31,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,746/194,619 = 31,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,746x = 194,619 × 31,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,746x = 6,081,843,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,081,843,750/129,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,875
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