Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,187.69, 165,281.54 and 72,738.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,187.69, 165,281.54 and 72,738.99 is: 109,108.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,187.69 : 165,281.54 = 72,738.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,187.69/165,281.54 = 72,738.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,187.69x = 165,281.54 × 72,738.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,187.69x = 12,022,411,921.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,022,411,921.55/110,187.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,108.48
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