Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,112.44, 229,199.94 and 105,661
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,112.44, 229,199.94 and 105,661 is: 145,789.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,112.44 : 229,199.94 = 105,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,112.44/229,199.94 = 105,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,112.44x = 229,199.94 × 105,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,112.44x = 24,217,494,860.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,217,494,860.34/166,112.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,789.77
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