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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,874.28, 194,822.51 and 45,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,874.28, 194,822.51 and 45,627.12 is: 68,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,874.28 : 194,822.51 = 45,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,874.28/194,822.51 = 45,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,874.28x = 194,822.51 × 45,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,874.28x = 8,889,189,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889,189,814.34/129,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,444.58

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