Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,003, 184,504.50 and 35,451
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,003, 184,504.50 and 35,451 is: 53,176.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,003 : 184,504.50 = 35,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,003/184,504.50 = 35,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,003x = 184,504.50 × 35,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,003x = 6,540,869,029.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,540,869,029.50/123,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,176.50
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