Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,886.88, 170,831.28 and 105,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 113,886.88, 170,831.28 and 105,316 is: 157,974.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,886.88 : 170,831.28 = 105,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,886.88/170,831.28 = 105,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,886.88x = 170,831.28 × 105,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,886.88x = 17,991,267,084.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,991,267,084.48/113,886.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,974.89
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