Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,899.36, 126,725.80 and 78,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,899.36, 126,725.80 and 78,644 is: 117,388.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,899.36 : 126,725.80 = 78,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,899.36/126,725.80 = 78,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,899.36x = 126,725.80 × 78,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,899.36x = 9,966,223,815.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,966,223,815.20/84,899.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,388.68
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