Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,136.31, 170,981.78 and 95,400.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,136.31, 170,981.78 and 95,400.99 is: 131,402.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,136.31 : 170,981.78 = 95,400.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,136.31/170,981.78 = 95,400.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,136.31x = 170,981.78 × 95,400.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,136.31x = 16,311,830,606.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,311,830,606.96/124,136.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,402.57
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