Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,585.52, 171,901.74 and 79,247
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,585.52, 171,901.74 and 79,247 is: 109,344.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,585.52 : 171,901.74 = 79,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,585.52/171,901.74 = 79,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,585.52x = 171,901.74 × 79,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,585.52x = 13,622,697,189.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,622,697,189.78/124,585.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,344.15
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