Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,239.36, 110,712 and 51,574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,239.36, 110,712 and 51,574 is: 71,160.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,239.36 : 110,712 = 51,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,239.36/110,712 = 51,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,239.36x = 110,712 × 51,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,239.36x = 5,709,860,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,709,860,688/80,239.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,160.35
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