Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,407.12, 242,070.12 and 99,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,407.12, 242,070.12 and 99,954 is: 137,941.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,407.12 : 242,070.12 = 99,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,407.12/242,070.12 = 99,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,407.12x = 242,070.12 × 99,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,407.12x = 24,195,876,774.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,195,876,774.48/175,407.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,941.25
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