Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,174.64, 223,761.96 and 38,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149,174.64, 223,761.96 and 38,358 is: 57,537.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,174.64 : 223,761.96 = 38,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,174.64/223,761.96 = 38,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,174.64x = 223,761.96 × 38,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,174.64x = 8,583,061,261.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,583,061,261.68/149,174.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,537.00
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