Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,926.54, 139,271.94 and 60,642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,926.54, 139,271.94 and 60,642 is: 83,681.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,926.54 : 139,271.94 = 60,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,926.54/139,271.94 = 60,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,926.54x = 139,271.94 × 60,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,926.54x = 8,445,728,985.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,445,728,985.48/100,926.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,681.94
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