Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,492.32, 221,214 and 63,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 147,492.32, 221,214 and 63,266 is: 94,888.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,492.32 : 221,214 = 63,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,492.32/221,214 = 63,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,492.32x = 221,214 × 63,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,492.32x = 13,995,324,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,995,324,924/147,492.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,888.50
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