Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,897.84, 175,122 and 70,308
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 126,897.84, 175,122 and 70,308 is: 97,026.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,897.84 : 175,122 = 70,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,897.84/175,122 = 70,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,897.84x = 175,122 × 70,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,897.84x = 12,312,477,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,312,477,576/126,897.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,026.69
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