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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,991.72, 195,016.72 and 41,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,991.72, 195,016.72 and 41,248.12 is: 61,881.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,991.72 : 195,016.72 = 41,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,991.72/195,016.72 = 41,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,991.72x = 195,016.72 × 41,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,991.72x = 8,044,073,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,073,068.57/129,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,881.43

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