Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,257.68, 216,386.52 and 45,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 144,257.68, 216,386.52 and 45,754 is: 68,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,257.68 : 216,386.52 = 45,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,257.68/216,386.52 = 45,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,257.68x = 216,386.52 × 45,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,257.68x = 9,900,548,836.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,900,548,836.08/144,257.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,631
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