Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,172.60, 274,837.92 and 98,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,172.60, 274,837.92 and 98,916 is: 148,416.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,172.60 : 274,837.92 = 98,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,172.60/274,837.92 = 98,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,172.60x = 274,837.92 × 98,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,172.60x = 27,185,867,694.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,185,867,694.72/183,172.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,416.67
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