Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,262.08, 174,240 and 69,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,262.08, 174,240 and 69,672 is: 96,146.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,262.08 : 174,240 = 69,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,262.08/174,240 = 69,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,262.08x = 174,240 × 69,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,262.08x = 12,139,649,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,139,649,280/126,262.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,146.44
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