Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,832, 202,628.16 and 79,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,832, 202,628.16 and 79,764 is: 110,074.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,832 : 202,628.16 = 79,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,832/202,628.16 = 79,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,832x = 202,628.16 × 79,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,832x = 16,162,432,554.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,162,432,554.24/146,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,074.32
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