Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,164.16, 207,228 and 83,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,164.16, 207,228 and 83,096 is: 114,673.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,164.16 : 207,228 = 83,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,164.16/207,228 = 83,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,164.16x = 207,228 × 83,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,164.16x = 17,219,817,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,219,817,888/150,164.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,673.29
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