Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,452.32, 173,202 and 44,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,452.32, 173,202 and 44,372 is: 66,567.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,452.32 : 173,202 = 44,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,452.32/173,202 = 44,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,452.32x = 173,202 × 44,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,452.32x = 7,685,319,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,685,319,144/115,452.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,567.04
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