Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,659.24, 218,488.86 and 83,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145,659.24, 218,488.86 and 83,286 is: 124,929
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,659.24 : 218,488.86 = 83,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,659.24/218,488.86 = 83,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,659.24x = 218,488.86 × 83,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,659.24x = 18,197,063,193.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,197,063,193.96/145,659.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,929
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