Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,861.20, 137,190 and 97,861.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,861.20, 137,190 and 97,861.20 is: 137,190
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,861.20 : 137,190 = 97,861.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,861.20/137,190 = 97,861.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,861.20x = 137,190 × 97,861.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,861.20x = 13,425,578,028 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,425,578,028/97,861.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,190
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