Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,081.34, 223,576.48 and 42,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,081.34, 223,576.48 and 42,474 is: 63,698.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,081.34 : 223,576.48 = 42,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,081.34/223,576.48 = 42,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,081.34x = 223,576.48 × 42,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,081.34x = 9,496,187,411.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,496,187,411.52/149,081.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,698.03
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