Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,361.40, 186,796 and 74,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,361.40, 186,796 and 74,932 is: 103,404.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,361.40 : 186,796 = 74,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,361.40/186,796 = 74,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,361.40x = 186,796 × 74,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,361.40x = 13,996,997,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,996,997,872/135,361.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,404.65
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