Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,496.27, 174,558 and 69,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,496.27, 174,558 and 69,904 is: 96,463.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,496.27 : 174,558 = 69,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,496.27/174,558 = 69,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,496.27x = 174,558 × 69,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,496.27x = 12,202,302,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,202,302,432/126,496.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,463.73
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