Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,144.56, 172,716.84 and 65,862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,144.56, 172,716.84 and 65,862 is: 98,793
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,144.56 : 172,716.84 = 65,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,144.56/172,716.84 = 65,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,144.56x = 172,716.84 × 65,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,144.56x = 11,375,476,516.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,375,476,516.08/115,144.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,793
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