Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,001.20, 179,386 and 128,001.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 128,001.20, 179,386 and 128,001.20 is: 179,386
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,001.20 : 179,386 = 128,001.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,001.20/179,386 = 128,001.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,001.20x = 179,386 × 128,001.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,001.20x = 22,961,623,263.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,961,623,263.20/128,001.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,386
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