Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,236.04, 161,778.06 and 74,790
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 117,236.04, 161,778.06 and 74,790 is: 103,205.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,236.04 : 161,778.06 = 74,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,236.04/161,778.06 = 74,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,236.04x = 161,778.06 × 74,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,236.04x = 12,099,381,107.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,099,381,107.40/117,236.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,205.30
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