Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,920.36, 167,876.26 and 106,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,920.36, 167,876.26 and 106,728 is: 146,957.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,920.36 : 167,876.26 = 106,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,920.36/167,876.26 = 106,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,920.36x = 167,876.26 × 106,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,920.36x = 17,917,097,477.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,917,097,477.28/121,920.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,957.39
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