Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,200, 214,176 and 84,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 155,200, 214,176 and 84,544 is: 116,670.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,200 : 214,176 = 84,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,200/214,176 = 84,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,200x = 214,176 × 84,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,200x = 18,107,295,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,107,295,744/155,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,670.72
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