Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,882.53, 178,343.87 and 39,978
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 118,882.53, 178,343.87 and 39,978 is: 59,973.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,882.53 : 178,343.87 = 39,978 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,882.53/178,343.87 = 39,978/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,882.53x = 178,343.87 × 39,978 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,882.53x = 7,129,831,034.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,129,831,034.97/118,882.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,973.75
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