Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,418.96, 167,574.60 and 71,138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,418.96, 167,574.60 and 71,138 is: 98,180.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,418.96 : 167,574.60 = 71,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,418.96/167,574.60 = 71,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,418.96x = 167,574.60 × 71,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,418.96x = 11,920,921,894.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,920,921,894.80/121,418.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,180.07
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