Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,318.28, 222,587.32 and 97,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 161,318.28, 222,587.32 and 97,662 is: 134,754.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,318.28 : 222,587.32 = 97,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,318.28/222,587.32 = 97,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,318.28x = 222,587.32 × 97,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,318.28x = 21,738,322,845.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,738,322,845.84/161,318.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,754.24
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