Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,072.04, 153,114 and 30,997
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,072.04, 153,114 and 30,997 is: 46,497.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,072.04 : 153,114 = 30,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,072.04/153,114 = 30,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,072.04x = 153,114 × 30,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,072.04x = 4,746,074,658 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,746,074,658/102,072.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,497.30
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