Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,654, 144,435.60 and 59,942
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104,654, 144,435.60 and 59,942 is: 82,727.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,654 : 144,435.60 = 59,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,654/144,435.60 = 59,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,654x = 144,435.60 × 59,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,654x = 8,657,758,735.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,657,758,735.20/104,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,727.45
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