Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,871.20, 139,140.24 and 62,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,871.20, 139,140.24 and 62,644 is: 86,410.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,871.20 : 139,140.24 = 62,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,871.20/139,140.24 = 62,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,871.20x = 139,140.24 × 62,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,871.20x = 8,716,301,194.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,716,301,194.56/100,871.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,410.21
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