Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,863.20, 210,932 and 150,863.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,863.20, 210,932 and 150,863.20 is: 210,932
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,863.20 : 210,932 = 150,863.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,863.20/210,932 = 150,863.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,863.20x = 210,932 × 150,863.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,863.20x = 31,821,876,502.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,821,876,502.40/150,863.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,932
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