Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,725.76, 325,088.64 and 105,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 216,725.76, 325,088.64 and 105,840 is: 158,760
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,725.76 : 325,088.64 = 105,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,725.76/325,088.64 = 105,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,725.76x = 325,088.64 × 105,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,725.76x = 34,407,381,657.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,407,381,657.60/216,725.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,760
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