Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,602.96, 173,238 and 68,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,602.96, 173,238 and 68,106 is: 102,060.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,602.96 : 173,238 = 68,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,602.96/173,238 = 68,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,602.96x = 173,238 × 68,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,602.96x = 11,798,547,228 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,798,547,228/115,602.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,060.94
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