Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,501.99, 171,605.16 and 51,275.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,501.99, 171,605.16 and 51,275.82 is: 76,847.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,501.99 : 171,605.16 = 51,275.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,501.99/171,605.16 = 51,275.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,501.99x = 171,605.16 × 51,275.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,501.99x = 8,799,195,295.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,799,195,295.23/114,501.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,847.53
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