Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,271.52, 250,136.64 and 105,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,271.52, 250,136.64 and 105,864 is: 146,081.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,271.52 : 250,136.64 = 105,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,271.52/250,136.64 = 105,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,271.52x = 250,136.64 × 105,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,271.52x = 26,480,465,256.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,480,465,256.96/181,271.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,081.77
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