Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,184, 156,359.79 and 54,279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104,184, 156,359.79 and 54,279 is: 81,462.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,184 : 156,359.79 = 54,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,184/156,359.79 = 54,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,184x = 156,359.79 × 54,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,184x = 8,487,053,041.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,487,053,041.41/104,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,462.15
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