Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,853.60, 169,370 and 120,853.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,853.60, 169,370 and 120,853.60 is: 169,370
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,853.60 : 169,370 = 120,853.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,853.60/169,370 = 120,853.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,853.60x = 169,370 × 120,853.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,853.60x = 20,468,974,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,468,974,232/120,853.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,370
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