Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,118.87, 169,672.96 and 38,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,118.87, 169,672.96 and 38,242 is: 57,361.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,118.87 : 169,672.96 = 38,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,118.87/169,672.96 = 38,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,118.87x = 169,672.96 × 38,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,118.87x = 6,488,633,336.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,488,633,336.32/113,118.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,361.19
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