Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,529.88, 152,382.31 and 70,387
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,529.88, 152,382.31 and 70,387 is: 105,641.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,529.88 : 152,382.31 = 70,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,529.88/152,382.31 = 70,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,529.88x = 152,382.31 × 70,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,529.88x = 10,725,733,653.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,725,733,653.97/101,529.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,641.15
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