Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,747, 154,120.50 and 28,875
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,747, 154,120.50 and 28,875 is: 43,312.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,747 : 154,120.50 = 28,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,747/154,120.50 = 28,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,747x = 154,120.50 × 28,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,747x = 4,450,229,437.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,450,229,437.50/102,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,312.50
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