Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,651.84, 194,099.60 and 76,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,651.84, 194,099.60 and 76,990 is: 106,246.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,651.84 : 194,099.60 = 76,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,651.84/194,099.60 = 76,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,651.84x = 194,099.60 × 76,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,651.84x = 14,943,728,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,943,728,204/140,651.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,246.23
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