Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,588.38, 254,795.25 and 108,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184,588.38, 254,795.25 and 108,132 is: 149,259.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,588.38 : 254,795.25 = 108,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,588.38/254,795.25 = 108,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,588.38x = 254,795.25 × 108,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,588.38x = 27,551,519,973 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,551,519,973/184,588.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,259.23
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