Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,874, 179,819.64 and 46,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 119,874, 179,819.64 and 46,002 is: 69,006.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,874 : 179,819.64 = 46,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,874/179,819.64 = 46,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,874x = 179,819.64 × 46,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,874x = 8,272,063,079.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,272,063,079.28/119,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,006.32
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