Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,578.99, 227,368.33 and 40,770.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,578.99, 227,368.33 and 40,770.99 is: 61,156.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,578.99 : 227,368.33 = 40,770.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,578.99/227,368.33 = 40,770.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,578.99x = 227,368.33 × 40,770.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,578.99x = 9,270,031,704.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,270,031,704.89/151,578.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,156.44
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