Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,994, 124,191.72 and 50,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,994, 124,191.72 and 50,250 is: 69,345
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,994 : 124,191.72 = 50,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,994/124,191.72 = 50,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,994x = 124,191.72 × 50,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,994x = 6,240,633,930 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,240,633,930/89,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,345
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