Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,666.30, 144,958 and 52,281
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96,666.30, 144,958 and 52,281 is: 78,399.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,666.30 : 144,958 = 52,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,666.30/144,958 = 52,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,666.30x = 144,958 × 52,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,666.30x = 7,578,549,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,578,549,198/96,666.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,399.08
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