Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,867.50, 160,301.25 and 44,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 106,867.50, 160,301.25 and 44,538 is: 66,807
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,867.50 : 160,301.25 = 44,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,867.50/160,301.25 = 44,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,867.50x = 160,301.25 × 44,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,867.50x = 7,139,497,072.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,139,497,072.50/106,867.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,807
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