Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,064.32, 214,596.48 and 44,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 143,064.32, 214,596.48 and 44,576 is: 66,864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,064.32 : 214,596.48 = 44,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,064.32/214,596.48 = 44,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,064.32x = 214,596.48 × 44,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,064.32x = 9,565,852,692.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,565,852,692.48/143,064.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,864
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