Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,525.08, 209,062.62 and 86,994
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,525.08, 209,062.62 and 86,994 is: 120,027.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,525.08 : 209,062.62 = 86,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,525.08/209,062.62 = 86,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,525.08x = 209,062.62 × 86,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,525.08x = 18,187,193,564.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,187,193,564.28/151,525.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,027.61
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