Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,045.76, 243,154 and 83,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162,045.76, 243,154 and 83,160 is: 124,783.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,045.76 : 243,154 = 83,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,045.76/243,154 = 83,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,045.76x = 243,154 × 83,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,045.76x = 20,220,686,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,220,686,640/162,045.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,783.81
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