Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,873.02, 201,304.83 and 78,805.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,873.02, 201,304.83 and 78,805.02 is: 108,750.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,873.02 : 201,304.83 = 78,805.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,873.02/201,304.83 = 78,805.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,873.02x = 201,304.83 × 78,805.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,873.02x = 15,863,831,154.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,863,831,154.25/145,873.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,750.96
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