Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,996.16, 184,512 and 59,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122,996.16, 184,512 and 59,820 is: 89,738.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,996.16 : 184,512 = 59,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,996.16/184,512 = 59,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,996.16x = 184,512 × 59,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,996.16x = 11,037,507,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,037,507,840/122,996.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,738.64
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