Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,877.30, 220,324.32 and 41,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,877.30, 220,324.32 and 41,688 is: 62,534.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,877.30 : 220,324.32 = 41,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,877.30/220,324.32 = 41,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,877.30x = 220,324.32 × 41,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,877.30x = 9,184,880,252.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,184,880,252.16/146,877.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,534.38
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