Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,291.52, 181,176 and 74,697.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,291.52, 181,176 and 74,697.60 is: 103,079.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,291.52 : 181,176 = 74,697.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,291.52/181,176 = 74,697.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,291.52x = 181,176 × 74,697.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,291.52x = 13,533,412,377.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,533,412,377.60/131,291.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,079.11
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