Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,742.88, 152,614.32 and 46,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,742.88, 152,614.32 and 46,300 is: 69,450
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,742.88 : 152,614.32 = 46,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,742.88/152,614.32 = 46,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,742.88x = 152,614.32 × 46,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,742.88x = 7,066,043,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,066,043,016/101,742.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,450
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