Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,746.93, 190,145 and 37,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,746.93, 190,145 and 37,993 is: 56,996.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,746.93 : 190,145 = 37,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,746.93/190,145 = 37,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,746.93x = 190,145 × 37,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,746.93x = 7,224,178,985 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,224,178,985/126,746.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,996.88
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