Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,094.20, 717,141.78 and 123,109
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478,094.20, 717,141.78 and 123,109 is: 184,663.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,094.20 : 717,141.78 = 123,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,094.20/717,141.78 = 123,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,094.20x = 717,141.78 × 123,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,094.20x = 88,286,607,394.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,286,607,394.02/478,094.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,663.62
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