Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,040.43, 252,595.72 and 102,486.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,040.43, 252,595.72 and 102,486.84 is: 141,431.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,040.43 : 252,595.72 = 102,486.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,040.43/252,595.72 = 102,486.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,040.43x = 252,595.72 × 102,486.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,040.43x = 25,887,736,321.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,887,736,321.20/183,040.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,431.80
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