Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,630.76, 191,359.47 and 82,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 138,630.76, 191,359.47 and 82,042 is: 113,246.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,630.76 : 191,359.47 = 82,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,630.76/191,359.47 = 82,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,630.76x = 191,359.47 × 82,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,630.76x = 15,699,513,637.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,699,513,637.74/138,630.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,246.97
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