Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,727.72, 107,004.84 and 74,157
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,727.72, 107,004.84 and 74,157 is: 102,089.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,727.72 : 107,004.84 = 74,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,727.72/107,004.84 = 74,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,727.72x = 107,004.84 × 74,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,727.72x = 7,935,157,919.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,935,157,919.88/77,727.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,089.16
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