Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,458.94, 160,399.70 and 99,542
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 107,458.94, 160,399.70 and 99,542 is: 148,582.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,458.94 : 160,399.70 = 99,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,458.94/160,399.70 = 99,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,458.94x = 160,399.70 × 99,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,458.94x = 15,966,506,937.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,966,506,937.40/107,458.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,582.40
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