Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,999.52, 157,465.28 and 34,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 104,999.52, 157,465.28 and 34,860 is: 52,278.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,999.52 : 157,465.28 = 34,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,999.52/157,465.28 = 34,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,999.52x = 157,465.28 × 34,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,999.52x = 5,489,239,660.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,489,239,660.80/104,999.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,278.71
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