Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,571.36, 180,871.56 and 58,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,571.36, 180,871.56 and 58,198 is: 87,304.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,571.36 : 180,871.56 = 58,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,571.36/180,871.56 = 58,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,571.36x = 180,871.56 × 58,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,571.36x = 10,526,363,048.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,526,363,048.88/120,571.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,304.01
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