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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,479, 195,718.50 and 31,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130,479, 195,718.50 and 31,983 is: 47,974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,479 : 195,718.50 = 31,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,479/195,718.50 = 31,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,479x = 195,718.50 × 31,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,479x = 6,259,664,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,664,785.50/130,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,974.50

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