Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,408.80, 128,753.88 and 79,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 85,408.80, 128,753.88 and 79,700 is: 120,147.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,408.80 : 128,753.88 = 79,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,408.80/128,753.88 = 79,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,408.80x = 128,753.88 × 79,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,408.80x = 10,261,684,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,261,684,236/85,408.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,147.86
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