Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,554.88, 158,332.32 and 43,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 105,554.88, 158,332.32 and 43,200 is: 64,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,554.88 : 158,332.32 = 43,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,554.88/158,332.32 = 43,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,554.88x = 158,332.32 × 43,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,554.88x = 6,839,956,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,839,956,224/105,554.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,800
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