Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,852.24, 140,558.76 and 81,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,852.24, 140,558.76 and 81,474 is: 122,020.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,852.24 : 140,558.76 = 81,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,852.24/140,558.76 = 81,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,852.24x = 140,558.76 × 81,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,852.24x = 11,451,884,412.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,451,884,412.24/93,852.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,020.36
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