Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,309.84, 181,964.76 and 47,386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,309.84, 181,964.76 and 47,386 is: 71,079
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,309.84 : 181,964.76 = 47,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,309.84/181,964.76 = 47,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,309.84x = 181,964.76 × 47,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,309.84x = 8,622,582,117.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,622,582,117.36/121,309.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,079
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