Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,989.20, 157,005 and 78,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104,989.20, 157,005 and 78,354 is: 117,173.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,989.20 : 157,005 = 78,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,989.20/157,005 = 78,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,989.20x = 157,005 × 78,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,989.20x = 12,301,969,770 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,301,969,770/104,989.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,173.67
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