Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,856.68, 143,322 and 56,109.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103,856.68, 143,322 and 56,109.88 is: 77,431.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,856.68 : 143,322 = 56,109.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,856.68/143,322 = 56,109.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,856.68x = 143,322 × 56,109.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,856.68x = 8,041,780,221.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,041,780,221.36/103,856.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,431.52
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