Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,223.52, 162,335.28 and 52,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 108,223.52, 162,335.28 and 52,772 is: 79,158
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,223.52 : 162,335.28 = 52,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,223.52/162,335.28 = 52,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,223.52x = 162,335.28 × 52,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,223.52x = 8,566,757,396.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,566,757,396.16/108,223.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,158
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