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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,469, 195,703.50 and 31,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,469, 195,703.50 and 31,973 is: 47,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,469 : 195,703.50 = 31,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,469/195,703.50 = 31,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,469x = 195,703.50 × 31,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,469x = 6,257,228,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,228,005.50/130,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,959.50

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