Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,702, 212,112 and 86,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,702, 212,112 and 86,634 is: 119,556.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,702 : 212,112 = 86,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,702/212,112 = 86,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,702x = 212,112 × 86,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,702x = 18,376,111,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,376,111,008/153,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,556.75
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