Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,688.78, 210,850.11 and 107,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,688.78, 210,850.11 and 107,286 is: 160,789.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,688.78 : 210,850.11 = 107,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,688.78/210,850.11 = 107,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,688.78x = 210,850.11 × 107,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,688.78x = 22,621,264,901.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,621,264,901.46/140,688.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,789.40
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