Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,947.96, 370,473.78 and 80,723
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,947.96, 370,473.78 and 80,723 is: 121,101.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,947.96 : 370,473.78 = 80,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,947.96/370,473.78 = 80,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,947.96x = 370,473.78 × 80,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,947.96x = 29,905,754,942.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,905,754,942.94/246,947.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,101.45
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