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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,747, 194,620.50 and 31,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,747, 194,620.50 and 31,251 is: 46,876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,747 : 194,620.50 = 31,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,747/194,620.50 = 31,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,747x = 194,620.50 × 31,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,747x = 6,082,085,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,085,245.50/129,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,876.50

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