Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,612.99, 185,292.27 and 48,702.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,612.99, 185,292.27 and 48,702.84 is: 73,004.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,612.99 : 185,292.27 = 48,702.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,612.99/185,292.27 = 48,702.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,612.99x = 185,292.27 × 48,702.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,612.99x = 9,024,259,779.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,024,259,779.05/123,612.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,004.14
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