Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,283.28, 201,869.16 and 85,843.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,283.28, 201,869.16 and 85,843.12 is: 118,462.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,283.28 : 201,869.16 = 85,843.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,283.28/201,869.16 = 85,843.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,283.28x = 201,869.16 × 85,843.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,283.28x = 17,329,078,526.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,329,078,526.18/146,283.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,462.47
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