Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,147.36, 229,248.32 and 105,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,147.36, 229,248.32 and 105,696 is: 145,838.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,147.36 : 229,248.32 = 105,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,147.36/229,248.32 = 105,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,147.36x = 229,248.32 × 105,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,147.36x = 24,230,630,430.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,230,630,430.72/166,147.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,838.19
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