Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,867.84, 186,118.16 and 74,439
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 134,867.84, 186,118.16 and 74,439 is: 102,726.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,867.84 : 186,118.16 = 74,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,867.84/186,118.16 = 74,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,867.84x = 186,118.16 × 74,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,867.84x = 13,854,449,340.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,854,449,340.05/134,867.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,726.12
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