Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,884, 321,379.92 and 126,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 232,884, 321,379.92 and 126,900 is: 175,122
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,884 : 321,379.92 = 126,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,884/321,379.92 = 126,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,884x = 321,379.92 × 126,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,884x = 40,783,111,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,783,111,848/232,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,122
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