Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,867.82, 219,195.72 and 94,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158,867.82, 219,195.72 and 94,320 is: 130,136.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,867.82 : 219,195.72 = 94,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,867.82/219,195.72 = 94,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,867.82x = 219,195.72 × 94,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,867.82x = 20,674,540,310.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,674,540,310.40/158,867.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,136.74
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