Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,419.14, 141,339 and 57,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,419.14, 141,339 and 57,100 is: 78,798.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,419.14 : 141,339 = 57,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,419.14/141,339 = 57,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,419.14x = 141,339 × 57,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,419.14x = 8,070,456,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,070,456,900/102,419.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,798.33
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