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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,985.62, 194,978.46 and 46,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,985.62, 194,978.46 and 46,879.62 is: 70,319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,985.62 : 194,978.46 = 46,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,985.62/194,978.46 = 46,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,985.62x = 194,978.46 × 46,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,985.62x = 9,140,516,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,516,112.99/129,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,319.44

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