Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,847.28, 172,270.92 and 67,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,847.28, 172,270.92 and 67,958 is: 101,937
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,847.28 : 172,270.92 = 67,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,847.28/172,270.92 = 67,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,847.28x = 172,270.92 × 67,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,847.28x = 11,707,187,181.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,707,187,181.36/114,847.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,937
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