Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,972.32, 143,482.13 and 56,226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103,972.32, 143,482.13 and 56,226 is: 77,592.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,972.32 : 143,482.13 = 56,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,972.32/143,482.13 = 56,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,972.32x = 143,482.13 × 56,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,972.32x = 8,067,426,241.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,067,426,241.38/103,972.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,592.06
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