Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,267.40, 196,852.50 and 103,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,267.40, 196,852.50 and 103,242 is: 154,824.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,267.40 : 196,852.50 = 103,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,267.40/196,852.50 = 103,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,267.40x = 196,852.50 × 103,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,267.40x = 20,323,445,805 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,323,445,805/131,267.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,824.78
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