Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,680.12, 299,499.66 and 66,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199,680.12, 299,499.66 and 66,546 is: 99,812.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,680.12 : 299,499.66 = 66,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,680.12/299,499.66 = 66,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,680.12x = 299,499.66 × 66,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,680.12x = 19,930,504,374.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,930,504,374.36/199,680.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,812.16
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