Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,826, 218,777.88 and 71,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,826, 218,777.88 and 71,954 is: 107,950.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,826 : 218,777.88 = 71,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,826/218,777.88 = 71,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,826x = 218,777.88 × 71,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,826x = 15,741,943,577.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,741,943,577.52/145,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,950.18
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