Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,468.24, 212,157 and 132,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141,468.24, 212,157 and 132,150 is: 198,182.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,468.24 : 212,157 = 132,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,468.24/212,157 = 132,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,468.24x = 212,157 × 132,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,468.24x = 28,036,547,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,036,547,550/141,468.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,182.63
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