Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,139.60, 164,402.40 and 65,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 119,139.60, 164,402.40 and 65,424 is: 90,279.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,139.60 : 164,402.40 = 65,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,139.60/164,402.40 = 65,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,139.60x = 164,402.40 × 65,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,139.60x = 10,755,862,617.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,755,862,617.60/119,139.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,279.49
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