Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,872, 187,308.18 and 51,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,872, 187,308.18 and 51,000 is: 76,500.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,872 : 187,308.18 = 51,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,872/187,308.18 = 51,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,872x = 187,308.18 × 51,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,872x = 9,552,717,180 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,552,717,180/124,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,500.07
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