Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,260.86, 193,431.78 and 109,638
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,260.86, 193,431.78 and 109,638 is: 151,200.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,260.86 : 193,431.78 = 109,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,260.86/193,431.78 = 109,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,260.86x = 193,431.78 × 109,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,260.86x = 21,207,473,495.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,207,473,495.64/140,260.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,200.22
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