Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,048.64, 409,572.96 and 106,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,048.64, 409,572.96 and 106,720 is: 160,080
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,048.64 : 409,572.96 = 106,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,048.64/409,572.96 = 106,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,048.64x = 409,572.96 × 106,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,048.64x = 43,709,626,291.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,709,626,291.20/273,048.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,080
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