Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,951.68, 229,010.88 and 90,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,951.68, 229,010.88 and 90,500 is: 124,888.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,951.68 : 229,010.88 = 90,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,951.68/229,010.88 = 90,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,951.68x = 229,010.88 × 90,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,951.68x = 20,725,484,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,725,484,640/165,951.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,888.67
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