Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,744.64, 140,400 and 57,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,744.64, 140,400 and 57,024 is: 78,688.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,744.64 : 140,400 = 57,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,744.64/140,400 = 57,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,744.64x = 140,400 × 57,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,744.64x = 8,006,169,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,006,169,600/101,744.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,688.86
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