Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,532.62, 170,475 and 66,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,532.62, 170,475 and 66,944 is: 92,382.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,532.62 : 170,475 = 66,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,532.62/170,475 = 66,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,532.62x = 170,475 × 66,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,532.62x = 11,412,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,412,278,400/123,532.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,382.71
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