Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,669, 212,063.26 and 83,013
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,669, 212,063.26 and 83,013 is: 114,557.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,669 : 212,063.26 = 83,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,669/212,063.26 = 83,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,669x = 212,063.26 × 83,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,669x = 17,604,007,402.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,604,007,402.38/153,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,557.96
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