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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,473, 195,709.50 and 31,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,473, 195,709.50 and 31,977 is: 47,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,473 : 195,709.50 = 31,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,473/195,709.50 = 31,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,473x = 195,709.50 × 31,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,473x = 6,258,202,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,202,681.50/130,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,965.50

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