Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,162, 205,848 and 82,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,162, 205,848 and 82,094 is: 113,292.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,162 : 205,848 = 82,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,162/205,848 = 82,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,162x = 205,848 × 82,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,162x = 16,898,885,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,898,885,712/149,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,292.16
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