Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,400, 137,172 and 54,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 99,400, 137,172 and 54,688 is: 75,469.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,400 : 137,172 = 54,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,400/137,172 = 54,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,400x = 137,172 × 54,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,400x = 7,501,662,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,501,662,336/99,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,469.44
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