Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,542.16, 199,468.43 and 80,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 144,542.16, 199,468.43 and 80,880 is: 111,614.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,542.16 : 199,468.43 = 80,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,542.16/199,468.43 = 80,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,542.16x = 199,468.43 × 80,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,542.16x = 16,133,006,214 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,133,006,214/144,542.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,614.54
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