Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,281.88, 186,676.68 and 77,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,281.88, 186,676.68 and 77,906 is: 107,503.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,281.88 : 186,676.68 = 77,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,281.88/186,676.68 = 77,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,281.88x = 186,676.68 × 77,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,281.88x = 14,543,233,432.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,543,233,432.08/135,281.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,503.19
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