Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,142.24, 187,881.08 and 75,715.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,142.24, 187,881.08 and 75,715.43 is: 104,489.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,142.24 : 187,881.08 = 75,715.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,142.24/187,881.08 = 75,715.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,142.24x = 187,881.08 × 75,715.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,142.24x = 14,225,495,443.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,225,495,443.08/136,142.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,489.95
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