Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,248, 123,168 and 49,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,248, 123,168 and 49,504 is: 68,318.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,248 : 123,168 = 49,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,248/123,168 = 49,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,248x = 123,168 × 49,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,248x = 6,097,308,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,097,308,672/89,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,318.71
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