Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,537.32, 193,986.66 and 92,833
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,537.32, 193,986.66 and 92,833 is: 128,139.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,537.32 : 193,986.66 = 92,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,537.32/193,986.66 = 92,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,537.32x = 193,986.66 × 92,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,537.32x = 18,008,363,607.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,008,363,607.78/140,537.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,139.37
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