Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,872.50, 184,338 and 39,766.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122,872.50, 184,338 and 39,766.50 is: 59,659.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,872.50 : 184,338 = 39,766.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,872.50/184,338 = 39,766.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,872.50x = 184,338 × 39,766.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,872.50x = 7,330,477,077 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,330,477,077/122,872.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,659.22
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