Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,315.87, 174,539.68 and 49,750.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116,315.87, 174,539.68 and 49,750.07 is: 74,653.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,315.87 : 174,539.68 = 49,750.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,315.87/174,539.68 = 49,750.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,315.87x = 174,539.68 × 49,750.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,315.87x = 8,683,360,300.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,683,360,300.70/116,315.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,653.28
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