Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,857.38, 157,132.17 and 66,125.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,857.38, 157,132.17 and 66,125.70 is: 91,258.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,857.38 : 157,132.17 = 66,125.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,857.38/157,132.17 = 66,125.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,857.38x = 157,132.17 × 66,125.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,857.38x = 10,390,474,733.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,390,474,733.77/113,857.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,258.68
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