Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,546.28, 174,627 and 69,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,546.28, 174,627 and 69,954 is: 96,532.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,546.28 : 174,627 = 69,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,546.28/174,627 = 69,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,546.28x = 174,627 × 69,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,546.28x = 12,215,857,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,215,857,158/126,546.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,532.72
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