Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,238.25, 186,357.38 and 30,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,238.25, 186,357.38 and 30,744 is: 46,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,238.25 : 186,357.38 = 30,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,238.25/186,357.38 = 30,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,238.25x = 186,357.38 × 30,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,238.25x = 5,729,371,137 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,729,371,137/124,238.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,116
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