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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,979.98, 194,980.89 and 45,731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,979.98, 194,980.89 and 45,731.27 is: 68,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,979.98 : 194,980.89 = 45,731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,979.98/194,980.89 = 45,731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,979.98x = 194,980.89 × 45,731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,979.98x = 8,916,722,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,722,750.53/129,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,600.74

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