Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,672, 212,067.36 and 83,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,672, 212,067.36 and 83,016 is: 114,562.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,672 : 212,067.36 = 83,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,672/212,067.36 = 83,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,672x = 212,067.36 × 83,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,672x = 17,604,983,957.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,604,983,957.76/153,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,562.08
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