Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,728.16, 125,164.08 and 52,980
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,728.16, 125,164.08 and 52,980 is: 73,088.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,728.16 : 125,164.08 = 52,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,728.16/125,164.08 = 52,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,728.16x = 125,164.08 × 52,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,728.16x = 6,631,192,958.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,631,192,958.40/90,728.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,088.59
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