Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,693.56, 196,918.56 and 86,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 142,693.56, 196,918.56 and 86,094 is: 118,810.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
142,693.56 : 196,918.56 = 86,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
142,693.56/196,918.56 = 86,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
142,693.56x = 196,918.56 × 86,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
142,693.56x = 16,953,506,504.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,953,506,504.64/142,693.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,810.59
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