Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,383.66, 123,400.50 and 55,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,383.66, 123,400.50 and 55,746 is: 83,500.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,383.66 : 123,400.50 = 55,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,383.66/123,400.50 = 55,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,383.66x = 123,400.50 × 55,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,383.66x = 6,879,084,273 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,879,084,273/82,383.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,500.59
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