Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,658.24, 209,487.36 and 65,792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139,658.24, 209,487.36 and 65,792 is: 98,688
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,658.24 : 209,487.36 = 65,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,658.24/209,487.36 = 65,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,658.24x = 209,487.36 × 65,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,658.24x = 13,782,592,389.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,782,592,389.12/139,658.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,688
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