Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,254.88, 226,882.32 and 40,444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,254.88, 226,882.32 and 40,444 is: 60,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,254.88 : 226,882.32 = 40,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,254.88/226,882.32 = 40,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,254.88x = 226,882.32 × 40,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,254.88x = 9,176,028,550.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,176,028,550.08/151,254.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,666
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