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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,982.72, 194,985.03 and 45,734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,982.72, 194,985.03 and 45,734.02 is: 68,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,982.72 : 194,985.03 = 45,734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,982.72/194,985.03 = 45,734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,982.72x = 194,985.03 × 45,734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,982.72x = 8,917,449,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917,449,261.72/129,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,604.88

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