Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,714.96, 141,733.62 and 60,258
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,714.96, 141,733.62 and 60,258 is: 83,148.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,714.96 : 141,733.62 = 60,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,714.96/141,733.62 = 60,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,714.96x = 141,733.62 × 60,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,714.96x = 8,540,584,473.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,540,584,473.96/102,714.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,148.40
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