Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,950.56, 332,856.72 and 74,172
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 221,950.56, 332,856.72 and 74,172 is: 111,234.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,950.56 : 332,856.72 = 74,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,950.56/332,856.72 = 74,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,950.56x = 332,856.72 × 74,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,950.56x = 24,688,648,635.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,688,648,635.84/221,950.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,234.90
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