Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,760.40, 194,250 and 77,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,760.40, 194,250 and 77,098 is: 106,395.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,760.40 : 194,250 = 77,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,760.40/194,250 = 77,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,760.40x = 194,250 × 77,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,760.40x = 14,976,286,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,976,286,500/140,760.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,395.59
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