Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,234.73, 163,949.74 and 55,963
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 109,234.73, 163,949.74 and 55,963 is: 83,994.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,234.73 : 163,949.74 = 55,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,234.73/163,949.74 = 55,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,234.73x = 163,949.74 × 55,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,234.73x = 9,175,119,299.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,175,119,299.62/109,234.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,994.53
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