Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,173.74, 168,517.53 and 71,872.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122,173.74, 168,517.53 and 71,872.74 is: 99,136.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,173.74 : 168,517.53 = 71,872.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,173.74/168,517.53 = 71,872.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,173.74x = 168,517.53 × 71,872.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,173.74x = 12,111,816,619.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,111,816,619.13/122,173.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,136.01
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