Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,580.88, 138,826.56 and 58,164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,580.88, 138,826.56 and 58,164 is: 80,280.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,580.88 : 138,826.56 = 58,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,580.88/138,826.56 = 58,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,580.88x = 138,826.56 × 58,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,580.88x = 8,074,708,035.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,074,708,035.84/100,580.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,280.75
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