Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,235.08, 175,504.98 and 81,973
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127,235.08, 175,504.98 and 81,973 is: 113,071.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,235.08 : 175,504.98 = 81,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,235.08/175,504.98 = 81,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,235.08x = 175,504.98 × 81,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,235.08x = 14,386,669,725.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,386,669,725.54/127,235.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,071.57
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