Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,503.44, 229,849.66 and 106,155
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,503.44, 229,849.66 and 106,155 is: 146,541.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,503.44 : 229,849.66 = 106,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,503.44/229,849.66 = 106,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,503.44x = 229,849.66 × 106,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,503.44x = 24,399,690,657.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,399,690,657.30/166,503.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,541.66
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