Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,464.20, 202,096.62 and 86,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,464.20, 202,096.62 and 86,022 is: 118,696.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,464.20 : 202,096.62 = 86,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,464.20/202,096.62 = 86,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,464.20x = 202,096.62 × 86,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,464.20x = 17,384,755,445.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,384,755,445.64/146,464.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,696.28
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