Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,683.44, 119,729.16 and 60,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 79,683.44, 119,729.16 and 60,146 is: 90,372.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,683.44 : 119,729.16 = 60,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,683.44/119,729.16 = 60,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,683.44x = 119,729.16 × 60,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,683.44x = 7,201,230,057.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,201,230,057.36/79,683.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,372.98
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