Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,156.56, 172,734.84 and 65,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,156.56, 172,734.84 and 65,874 is: 98,811
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,156.56 : 172,734.84 = 65,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,156.56/172,734.84 = 65,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,156.56x = 172,734.84 × 65,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,156.56x = 11,378,734,850.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,378,734,850.16/115,156.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,811
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