Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,757.39, 206,314 and 104,353
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,757.39, 206,314 and 104,353 is: 143,762.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,757.39 : 206,314 = 104,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,757.39/206,314 = 104,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,757.39x = 206,314 × 104,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,757.39x = 21,529,484,842 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,529,484,842/149,757.39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,762.42
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