Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,148.46, 185,700.78 and 104,655
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,148.46, 185,700.78 and 104,655 is: 156,542.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,148.46 : 185,700.78 = 104,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,148.46/185,700.78 = 104,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,148.46x = 185,700.78 × 104,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,148.46x = 19,434,515,130.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,434,515,130.90/124,148.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,542.54
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