Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,544.10, 196,697.50 and 85,172
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142,544.10, 196,697.50 and 85,172 is: 117,529.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,544.10 : 196,697.50 = 85,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,544.10/196,697.50 = 85,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,544.10x = 196,697.50 × 85,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,544.10x = 16,753,119,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,753,119,470/142,544.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,529.38
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