Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,784.32, 154,273.68 and 64,044
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,784.32, 154,273.68 and 64,044 is: 88,387.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,784.32 : 154,273.68 = 64,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,784.32/154,273.68 = 64,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,784.32x = 154,273.68 × 64,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,784.32x = 9,880,303,561.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,880,303,561.92/111,784.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,387.20
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