Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,097.20, 323,998.20 and 97,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 216,097.20, 323,998.20 and 97,704 is: 146,489.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,097.20 : 323,998.20 = 97,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,097.20/323,998.20 = 97,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,097.20x = 323,998.20 × 97,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,097.20x = 31,655,920,132.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,655,920,132.80/216,097.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,489.27
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