Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,402.08, 180,714 and 61,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,402.08, 180,714 and 61,280 is: 91,976.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,402.08 : 180,714 = 61,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,402.08/180,714 = 61,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,402.08x = 180,714 × 61,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,402.08x = 11,074,153,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,074,153,920/120,402.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,976.43
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