Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,599.18, 229,910.94 and 94,986
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166,599.18, 229,910.94 and 94,986 is: 131,083.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,599.18 : 229,910.94 = 94,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,599.18/229,910.94 = 94,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,599.18x = 229,910.94 × 94,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,599.18x = 21,838,320,546.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,838,320,546.84/166,599.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,083.00
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