Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,873.84, 190,310.76 and 52,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,873.84, 190,310.76 and 52,950 is: 79,425
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,873.84 : 190,310.76 = 52,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,873.84/190,310.76 = 52,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,873.84x = 190,310.76 × 52,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,873.84x = 10,076,954,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,076,954,742/126,873.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,425
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