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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,948.18, 194,972.13 and 45,717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,948.18, 194,972.13 and 45,717.09 is: 68,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,948.18 : 194,972.13 = 45,717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,948.18/194,972.13 = 45,717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,948.18x = 194,972.13 × 45,717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,948.18x = 8,913,558,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,558,414.70/129,948.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,593.18

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