Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,722.84, 193,042.98 and 97,470
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139,722.84, 193,042.98 and 97,470 is: 134,665.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,722.84 : 193,042.98 = 97,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,722.84/193,042.98 = 97,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,722.84x = 193,042.98 × 97,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,722.84x = 18,815,899,260.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,815,899,260.60/139,722.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,665.88
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