Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,760.80, 172,140.30 and 67,980
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,760.80, 172,140.30 and 67,980 is: 101,969.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,760.80 : 172,140.30 = 67,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,760.80/172,140.30 = 67,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,760.80x = 172,140.30 × 67,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,760.80x = 11,702,097,594 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,702,097,594/114,760.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,969.47
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