Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,900, 143,382 and 59,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103,900, 143,382 and 59,188 is: 81,679.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,900 : 143,382 = 59,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,900/143,382 = 59,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,900x = 143,382 × 59,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,900x = 8,486,493,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,486,493,816/103,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,679.44
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