Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,731.91, 187,323.33 and 115,234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,731.91, 187,323.33 and 115,234 is: 173,059.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,731.91 : 187,323.33 = 115,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,731.91/187,323.33 = 115,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,731.91x = 187,323.33 × 115,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,731.91x = 21,586,016,609.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,586,016,609.22/124,731.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,059.30
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