Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,970.56, 199,455.84 and 105,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,970.56, 199,455.84 and 105,288 is: 157,932
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,970.56 : 199,455.84 = 105,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,970.56/199,455.84 = 105,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,970.56x = 199,455.84 × 105,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,970.56x = 21,000,306,481.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,000,306,481.92/132,970.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,932
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