Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,680.56, 131,520.84 and 81,382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,680.56, 131,520.84 and 81,382 is: 122,073
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,680.56 : 131,520.84 = 81,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,680.56/131,520.84 = 81,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,680.56x = 131,520.84 × 81,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,680.56x = 10,703,429,000.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,703,429,000.88/87,680.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,073
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