Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,668.28, 150,936 and 56,299.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,668.28, 150,936 and 56,299.72 is: 84,412.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,668.28 : 150,936 = 56,299.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,668.28/150,936 = 56,299.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,668.28x = 150,936 × 56,299.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,668.28x = 8,497,654,537.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,497,654,537.92/100,668.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,412.43
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