Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,777.68, 163,906.20 and 65,052
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 118,777.68, 163,906.20 and 65,052 is: 89,767.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,777.68 : 163,906.20 = 65,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,777.68/163,906.20 = 65,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,777.68x = 163,906.20 × 65,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,777.68x = 10,662,426,122.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,662,426,122.40/118,777.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,767.93
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