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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,985.14, 194,977.68 and 46,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,985.14, 194,977.68 and 46,879.14 is: 70,318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,985.14 : 194,977.68 = 46,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,985.14/194,977.68 = 46,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,985.14x = 194,977.68 × 46,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,985.14x = 9,140,385,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,385,957.60/129,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,318.70

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