Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,642.88, 171,948.96 and 84,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,642.88, 171,948.96 and 84,344 is: 116,355.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,642.88 : 171,948.96 = 84,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,642.88/171,948.96 = 84,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,642.88x = 171,948.96 × 84,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,642.88x = 14,502,863,082.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,502,863,082.24/124,642.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,355.33
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