Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,005.96, 193,204 and 76,345
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,005.96, 193,204 and 76,345 is: 105,353.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,005.96 : 193,204 = 76,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,005.96/193,204 = 76,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,005.96x = 193,204 × 76,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,005.96x = 14,750,159,380 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,750,159,380/140,005.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,353.80
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