Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,975.78, 226,470.56 and 106,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 150,975.78, 226,470.56 and 106,800 is: 160,204.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,975.78 : 226,470.56 = 106,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,975.78/226,470.56 = 106,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,975.78x = 226,470.56 × 106,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,975.78x = 24,187,055,274 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,187,055,274/150,975.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,204.87
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