Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,680.69, 179,004 and 75,983.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,680.69, 179,004 and 75,983.09 is: 104,882.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,680.69 : 179,004 = 75,983.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,680.69/179,004 = 75,983.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,680.69x = 179,004 × 75,983.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,680.69x = 13,601,276,147.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,601,276,147.34/129,680.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,882.82
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