Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,750, 194,625 and 31,254
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,750, 194,625 and 31,254 is: 46,881
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,750 : 194,625 = 31,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,750/194,625 = 31,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,750x = 194,625 × 31,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,750x = 6,082,809,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,082,809,750/129,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,881
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