Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,273.60, 184,910.40 and 34,530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,273.60, 184,910.40 and 34,530 is: 51,795
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,273.60 : 184,910.40 = 34,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,273.60/184,910.40 = 34,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,273.60x = 184,910.40 × 34,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,273.60x = 6,384,956,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,384,956,112/123,273.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,795
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