Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,197.56, 318,296.42 and 54,426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 212,197.56, 318,296.42 and 54,426 is: 81,639.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,197.56 : 318,296.42 = 54,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,197.56/318,296.42 = 54,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,197.56x = 318,296.42 × 54,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,197.56x = 17,323,600,954.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,323,600,954.92/212,197.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,639.02
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