Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,079.72, 205,636.50 and 66,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,079.72, 205,636.50 and 66,906 is: 100,367.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,079.72 : 205,636.50 = 66,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,079.72/205,636.50 = 66,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,079.72x = 205,636.50 × 66,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,079.72x = 13,758,315,669 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,758,315,669/137,079.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,367.26
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