Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,983.20, 224,978.85 and 65,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,983.20, 224,978.85 and 65,700 is: 98,551.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,983.20 : 224,978.85 = 65,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,983.20/224,978.85 = 65,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,983.20x = 224,978.85 × 65,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,983.20x = 14,781,110,445 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,781,110,445/149,983.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,551.77
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