Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,296.88, 142,554.36 and 80,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103,296.88, 142,554.36 and 80,902 is: 111,648.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,296.88 : 142,554.36 = 80,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,296.88/142,554.36 = 80,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,296.88x = 142,554.36 × 80,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,296.88x = 11,532,932,832.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,532,932,832.72/103,296.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,648.41
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