Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,307.84, 181,961.76 and 47,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,307.84, 181,961.76 and 47,384 is: 71,076
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,307.84 : 181,961.76 = 47,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,307.84/181,961.76 = 47,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,307.84x = 181,961.76 × 47,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,307.84x = 8,622,076,035.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,622,076,035.84/121,307.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,076
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