Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,869.64, 185,654.34 and 57,171
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,869.64, 185,654.34 and 57,171 is: 85,687.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,869.64 : 185,654.34 = 57,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,869.64/185,654.34 = 57,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,869.64x = 185,654.34 × 57,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,869.64x = 10,614,044,272.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,614,044,272.14/123,869.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,687.21
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