Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,623.20, 174,810 and 84,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,623.20, 174,810 and 84,244 is: 116,303.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,623.20 : 174,810 = 84,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,623.20/174,810 = 84,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,623.20x = 174,810 × 84,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,623.20x = 14,726,693,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,726,693,640/126,623.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,303.28
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