Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,693.60, 275,554.50 and 114,838
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199,693.60, 275,554.50 and 114,838 is: 158,463.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,693.60 : 275,554.50 = 114,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,693.60/275,554.50 = 114,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,693.60x = 275,554.50 × 114,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,693.60x = 31,644,127,671 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,644,127,671/199,693.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,463.40
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