Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,787.20, 202,650.40 and 96,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,787.20, 202,650.40 and 96,632 is: 133,407.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,787.20 : 202,650.40 = 96,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,787.20/202,650.40 = 96,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,787.20x = 202,650.40 × 96,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,787.20x = 19,582,513,452.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,582,513,452.80/146,787.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,407.50
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