Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,824.72, 178,326.99 and 43,990.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 118,824.72, 178,326.99 and 43,990.44 is: 66,018.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,824.72 : 178,326.99 = 43,990.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,824.72/178,326.99 = 43,990.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,824.72x = 178,326.99 × 43,990.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,824.72x = 7,844,682,753.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,844,682,753.98/118,824.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,018.95
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