Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,490, 183,735 and 39,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122,490, 183,735 and 39,384 is: 59,076
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,490 : 183,735 = 39,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,490/183,735 = 39,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,490x = 183,735 × 39,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,490x = 7,236,219,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,236,219,240/122,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,076
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