Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,488, 204,923.22 and 81,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 148,488, 204,923.22 and 81,420 is: 112,364.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,488 : 204,923.22 = 81,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,488/204,923.22 = 81,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,488x = 204,923.22 × 81,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,488x = 16,684,848,572.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,684,848,572.40/148,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,364.96
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