Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,466.56, 224,138.88 and 102,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162,466.56, 224,138.88 and 102,816 is: 141,844.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,466.56 : 224,138.88 = 102,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,466.56/224,138.88 = 102,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,466.56x = 224,138.88 × 102,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,466.56x = 23,045,063,086.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,045,063,086.08/162,466.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,844.96
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