Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,609.60, 166,438.98 and 66,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,609.60, 166,438.98 and 66,162 is: 91,302.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,609.60 : 166,438.98 = 66,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,609.60/166,438.98 = 66,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,609.60x = 166,438.98 × 66,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,609.60x = 11,011,935,794.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,011,935,794.76/120,609.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,302.32
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