Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,501.14, 199,419.09 and 80,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 144,501.14, 199,419.09 and 80,840 is: 111,563.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,501.14 : 199,419.09 = 80,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,501.14/199,419.09 = 80,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,501.14x = 199,419.09 × 80,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,501.14x = 16,121,039,235.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,121,039,235.60/144,501.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,563.41
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