Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,038.24, 534,144.72 and 106,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356,038.24, 534,144.72 and 106,720 is: 160,106.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,038.24 : 534,144.72 = 106,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,038.24/534,144.72 = 106,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,038.24x = 534,144.72 × 106,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,038.24x = 57,003,924,518.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,003,924,518.40/356,038.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,106.19
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