Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,305.84, 181,958.76 and 47,382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,305.84, 181,958.76 and 47,382 is: 71,073
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,305.84 : 181,958.76 = 47,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,305.84/181,958.76 = 47,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,305.84x = 181,958.76 × 47,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,305.84x = 8,621,569,966.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,621,569,966.32/121,305.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,073
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