Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,172.34, 182,398 and 71,743
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,172.34, 182,398 and 71,743 is: 99,005.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,172.34 : 182,398 = 71,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,172.34/182,398 = 71,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,172.34x = 182,398 × 71,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,172.34x = 13,085,779,714 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,085,779,714/132,172.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,005.43
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