Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,277.68, 219,711.78 and 99,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,277.68, 219,711.78 and 99,558 is: 137,332.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,277.68 : 219,711.78 = 99,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,277.68/219,711.78 = 99,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,277.68x = 219,711.78 × 99,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,277.68x = 21,874,065,393.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,874,065,393.24/159,277.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,332.90
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