Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,589.16, 119,323.80 and 68,625
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 79,589.16, 119,323.80 and 68,625 is: 102,885.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,589.16 : 119,323.80 = 68,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,589.16/119,323.80 = 68,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,589.16x = 119,323.80 × 68,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,589.16x = 8,188,595,775 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,188,595,775/79,589.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,885.82
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