Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,331.76, 294,341.64 and 85,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,331.76, 294,341.64 and 85,446 is: 128,101.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,331.76 : 294,341.64 = 85,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,331.76/294,341.64 = 85,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,331.76x = 294,341.64 × 85,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,331.76x = 25,150,315,771.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,150,315,771.44/196,331.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,101.11
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