Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,337.06, 182,604.58 and 78,620.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,337.06, 182,604.58 and 78,620.70 is: 108,484.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,337.06 : 182,604.58 = 78,620.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,337.06/182,604.58 = 78,620.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,337.06x = 182,604.58 × 78,620.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,337.06x = 14,356,499,902.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,356,499,902.81/132,337.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,484.35
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