Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,863.76, 129,532 and 56,138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,863.76, 129,532 and 56,138 is: 77,470.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,863.76 : 129,532 = 56,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,863.76/129,532 = 56,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,863.76x = 129,532 × 56,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,863.76x = 7,271,667,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,271,667,416/93,863.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,470.45
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