Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,767.20, 169,424 and 120,767.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,767.20, 169,424 and 120,767.20 is: 169,424
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,767.20 : 169,424 = 120,767.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,767.20/169,424 = 120,767.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,767.20x = 169,424 × 120,767.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,767.20x = 20,460,862,092.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,460,862,092.80/120,767.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,424
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