Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,103.84, 143,514 and 74,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104,103.84, 143,514 and 74,244 is: 102,350.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,103.84 : 143,514 = 74,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,103.84/143,514 = 74,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,103.84x = 143,514 × 74,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,103.84x = 10,655,053,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,655,053,416/104,103.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,350.24
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