Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,257.44, 223,963.92 and 66,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,257.44, 223,963.92 and 66,132 is: 99,232.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,257.44 : 223,963.92 = 66,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,257.44/223,963.92 = 66,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,257.44x = 223,963.92 × 66,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,257.44x = 14,811,181,957.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,811,181,957.44/149,257.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,232.45
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