Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,108, 120,210 and 47,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,108, 120,210 and 47,364 is: 65,362.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,108 : 120,210 = 47,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,108/120,210 = 47,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,108x = 120,210 × 47,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,108x = 5,693,626,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,693,626,440/87,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,362.84
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