Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,969.52, 227,657.92 and 89,518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 164,969.52, 227,657.92 and 89,518 is: 123,534.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,969.52 : 227,657.92 = 89,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,969.52/227,657.92 = 89,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,969.52x = 227,657.92 × 89,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,969.52x = 20,379,481,682.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,379,481,682.56/164,969.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,534.83
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