Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,783.12, 316,174.68 and 86,124
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 210,783.12, 316,174.68 and 86,124 is: 129,186
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,783.12 : 316,174.68 = 86,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,783.12/316,174.68 = 86,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,783.12x = 316,174.68 × 86,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,783.12x = 27,230,228,140.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,230,228,140.32/210,783.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,186
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