Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,063.68, 226,595.50 and 71,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,063.68, 226,595.50 and 71,938 is: 107,906.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,063.68 : 226,595.50 = 71,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,063.68/226,595.50 = 71,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,063.68x = 226,595.50 × 71,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,063.68x = 16,300,827,079 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,300,827,079/151,063.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,906.99
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