Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,749.68, 380,624.52 and 105,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 253,749.68, 380,624.52 and 105,902 is: 158,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,749.68 : 380,624.52 = 105,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,749.68/380,624.52 = 105,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,749.68x = 380,624.52 × 105,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,749.68x = 40,308,897,917.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,308,897,917.04/253,749.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,853
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