Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,468, 170,424.72 and 78,756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,468, 170,424.72 and 78,756 is: 108,708.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,468 : 170,424.72 = 78,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,468/170,424.72 = 78,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,468x = 170,424.72 × 78,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,468x = 13,421,969,248.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,421,969,248.32/123,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,708.08
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