Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,028.56, 172,542.84 and 65,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,028.56, 172,542.84 and 65,746 is: 98,619
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,028.56 : 172,542.84 = 65,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,028.56/172,542.84 = 65,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,028.56x = 172,542.84 × 65,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,028.56x = 11,344,001,558.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,344,001,558.64/115,028.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,619
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