Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,307.84, 196,961.76 and 57,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131,307.84, 196,961.76 and 57,384 is: 86,076
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,307.84 : 196,961.76 = 57,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,307.84/196,961.76 = 57,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,307.84x = 196,961.76 × 57,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,307.84x = 11,302,453,635.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,302,453,635.84/131,307.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,076
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