Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,575.20, 144,020 and 102,575.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,575.20, 144,020 and 102,575.20 is: 144,020
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,575.20 : 144,020 = 102,575.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,575.20/144,020 = 102,575.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,575.20x = 144,020 × 102,575.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,575.20x = 14,772,880,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,772,880,304/102,575.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,020
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