Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,478.24, 155,213.88 and 62,174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112,478.24, 155,213.88 and 62,174 is: 85,796.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,478.24 : 155,213.88 = 62,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,478.24/155,213.88 = 62,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,478.24x = 155,213.88 × 62,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,478.24x = 9,650,267,775.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,650,267,775.12/112,478.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,796.75
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