Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,835.04, 172,092.18 and 55,655
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,835.04, 172,092.18 and 55,655 is: 83,404.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,835.04 : 172,092.18 = 55,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,835.04/172,092.18 = 55,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,835.04x = 172,092.18 × 55,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,835.04x = 9,577,790,277.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,577,790,277.90/114,835.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,404.77
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