Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,815.40, 182,004 and 129,815.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,815.40, 182,004 and 129,815.40 is: 182,004
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,815.40 : 182,004 = 129,815.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,815.40/182,004 = 129,815.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,815.40x = 182,004 × 129,815.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,815.40x = 23,626,922,061.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,626,922,061.60/129,815.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,004
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