Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,444.48, 299,079 and 74,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199,444.48, 299,079 and 74,698 is: 112,014.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,444.48 : 299,079 = 74,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,444.48/299,079 = 74,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,444.48x = 299,079 × 74,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,444.48x = 22,340,603,142 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,340,603,142/199,444.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,014.15
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