Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,740, 174,901.20 and 73,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,740, 174,901.20 and 73,748 is: 101,772.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,740 : 174,901.20 = 73,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,740/174,901.20 = 73,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,740x = 174,901.20 × 73,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,740x = 12,898,613,697.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,898,613,697.60/126,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,772.24
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