Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,428.96, 179,927.88 and 85,086
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,428.96, 179,927.88 and 85,086 is: 117,376.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,428.96 : 179,927.88 = 85,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,428.96/179,927.88 = 85,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,428.96x = 179,927.88 × 85,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,428.96x = 15,309,343,597.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,309,343,597.68/130,428.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,376.87
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