Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,716.16, 183,150.51 and 72,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,716.16, 183,150.51 and 72,288 is: 99,758.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,716.16 : 183,150.51 = 72,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,716.16/183,150.51 = 72,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,716.16x = 183,150.51 × 72,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,716.16x = 13,239,584,066.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,239,584,066.88/132,716.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,758.64
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