Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,989.96, 184,485 and 94,951
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122,989.96, 184,485 and 94,951 is: 142,426.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,989.96 : 184,485 = 94,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,989.96/184,485 = 94,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,989.96x = 184,485 × 94,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,989.96x = 17,517,035,235 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,517,035,235/122,989.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,426.55
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