Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,288.40, 196,884 and 103,263
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,288.40, 196,884 and 103,263 is: 154,856.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,288.40 : 196,884 = 103,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,288.40/196,884 = 103,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,288.40x = 196,884 × 103,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,288.40x = 20,330,832,492 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,330,832,492/131,288.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,856.27
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