Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,859.76, 205,295.40 and 66,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,859.76, 205,295.40 and 66,798 is: 100,199.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,859.76 : 205,295.40 = 66,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,859.76/205,295.40 = 66,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,859.76x = 205,295.40 × 66,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,859.76x = 13,713,322,129.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,713,322,129.20/136,859.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,199.81
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