Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,637.05, 244,234.75 and 99,826
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162,637.05, 244,234.75 and 99,826 is: 149,910.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,637.05 : 244,234.75 = 99,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,637.05/244,234.75 = 99,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,637.05x = 244,234.75 × 99,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,637.05x = 24,380,977,903.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,380,977,903.94/162,637.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,910.36
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