Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,946.68, 172,212.66 and 65,595
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,946.68, 172,212.66 and 65,595 is: 98,274.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,946.68 : 172,212.66 = 65,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,946.68/172,212.66 = 65,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,946.68x = 172,212.66 × 65,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,946.68x = 11,296,289,432.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,296,289,432.70/114,946.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,274.17
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