Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,954.40, 191,748 and 88,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 138,954.40, 191,748 and 88,648 is: 122,328.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,954.40 : 191,748 = 88,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,954.40/191,748 = 88,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,954.40x = 191,748 × 88,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,954.40x = 16,998,076,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,998,076,704/138,954.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,328.45
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