Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,014.94, 223,569.99 and 101,583
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162,014.94, 223,569.99 and 101,583 is: 140,177.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,014.94 : 223,569.99 = 101,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,014.94/223,569.99 = 101,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,014.94x = 223,569.99 × 101,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,014.94x = 22,710,910,294.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,710,910,294.17/162,014.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,177.88
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