Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,923.84, 296,937.60 and 98,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197,923.84, 296,937.60 and 98,080 is: 147,145.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,923.84 : 296,937.60 = 98,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,923.84/296,937.60 = 98,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,923.84x = 296,937.60 × 98,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,923.84x = 29,123,639,808.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,123,639,808.00/197,923.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,145.69
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