Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,201.50, 227,978.08 and 89,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,201.50, 227,978.08 and 89,750 is: 123,855.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,201.50 : 227,978.08 = 89,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,201.50/227,978.08 = 89,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,201.50x = 227,978.08 × 89,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,201.50x = 20,461,032,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,461,032,680/165,201.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,855.01
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