Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,252.56, 177,378.84 and 68,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 118,252.56, 177,378.84 and 68,970 is: 103,455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,252.56 : 177,378.84 = 68,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,252.56/177,378.84 = 68,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,252.56x = 177,378.84 × 68,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,252.56x = 12,233,818,594.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,233,818,594.80/118,252.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,455
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