Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,124.78, 193,372.74 and 76,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,124.78, 193,372.74 and 76,464 is: 105,520.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,124.78 : 193,372.74 = 76,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,124.78/193,372.74 = 76,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,124.78x = 193,372.74 × 76,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,124.78x = 14,786,053,191.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,786,053,191.36/140,124.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,520.62
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