Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,149.12, 121,561.92 and 57,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,149.12, 121,561.92 and 57,960 is: 79,929.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,149.12 : 121,561.92 = 57,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,149.12/121,561.92 = 57,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,149.12x = 121,561.92 × 57,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,149.12x = 7,045,728,883.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,045,728,883.20/88,149.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,929.66
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