Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,885.40, 103,702 and 73,885.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,885.40, 103,702 and 73,885.40 is: 103,702
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,885.40 : 103,702 = 73,885.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,885.40/103,702 = 73,885.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,885.40x = 103,702 × 73,885.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,885.40x = 7,662,063,750.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,662,063,750.80/73,885.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,702
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