Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,888, 129,565.44 and 54,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,888, 129,565.44 and 54,144 is: 74,718.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,888 : 129,565.44 = 54,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,888/129,565.44 = 54,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,888x = 129,565.44 × 54,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,888x = 7,015,191,183.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,015,191,183.36/93,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,718.72
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