Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,666.88, 152,442 and 95,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,666.88, 152,442 and 95,796 is: 143,639.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,666.88 : 152,442 = 95,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,666.88/152,442 = 95,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,666.88x = 152,442 × 95,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,666.88x = 14,603,333,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,603,333,832/101,666.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,639.05
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