Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,786.86, 368,696.95 and 83,614.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,786.86, 368,696.95 and 83,614.88 is: 125,427.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,786.86 : 368,696.95 = 83,614.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,786.86/368,696.95 = 83,614.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,786.86x = 368,696.95 × 83,614.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,786.86x = 30,828,551,230.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,828,551,230.62/245,786.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,427.99
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