Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,604.48, 170,406.72 and 71,964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,604.48, 170,406.72 and 71,964 is: 107,946
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,604.48 : 170,406.72 = 71,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,604.48/170,406.72 = 71,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,604.48x = 170,406.72 × 71,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,604.48x = 12,263,149,198.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,263,149,198.08/113,604.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,946
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