Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,178.16, 208,582.57 and 97,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,178.16, 208,582.57 and 97,494 is: 134,513.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,178.16 : 208,582.57 = 97,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,178.16/208,582.57 = 97,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,178.16x = 208,582.57 × 97,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,178.16x = 20,335,549,079.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,335,549,079.58/151,178.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,513.80
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