Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,784, 203,943 and 80,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 147,784, 203,943 and 80,716 is: 111,388.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,784 : 203,943 = 80,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,784/203,943 = 80,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,784x = 203,943 × 80,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,784x = 16,461,463,188 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,461,463,188/147,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,388.67
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