Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,747.68, 380,621.52 and 105,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 253,747.68, 380,621.52 and 105,900 is: 158,850
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,747.68 : 380,621.52 = 105,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,747.68/380,621.52 = 105,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,747.68x = 380,621.52 × 105,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,747.68x = 40,307,818,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,307,818,968/253,747.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,850
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