Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,788.63, 170,830.38 and 67,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,788.63, 170,830.38 and 67,200 is: 92,737.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,788.63 : 170,830.38 = 67,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,788.63/170,830.38 = 67,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,788.63x = 170,830.38 × 67,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,788.63x = 11,479,801,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,479,801,536/123,788.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,737.13
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