Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,116.48, 241,663.68 and 99,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,116.48, 241,663.68 and 99,672 is: 137,549.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,116.48 : 241,663.68 = 99,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,116.48/241,663.68 = 99,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,116.48x = 241,663.68 × 99,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,116.48x = 24,087,102,312.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,087,102,312.96/175,116.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,549.03
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