Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,759.52, 181,139.28 and 37,660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,759.52, 181,139.28 and 37,660 is: 56,490
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,759.52 : 181,139.28 = 37,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,759.52/181,139.28 = 37,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,759.52x = 181,139.28 × 37,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,759.52x = 6,821,705,284.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,821,705,284.80/120,759.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,490
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