Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,682.56, 131,523.84 and 81,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,682.56, 131,523.84 and 81,384 is: 122,076
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,682.56 : 131,523.84 = 81,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,682.56/131,523.84 = 81,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,682.56x = 131,523.84 × 81,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,682.56x = 10,703,936,194.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,703,936,194.56/87,682.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,076
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