Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,671.68, 227,584.32 and 102,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151,671.68, 227,584.32 and 102,320 is: 153,531.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,671.68 : 227,584.32 = 102,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,671.68/227,584.32 = 102,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,671.68x = 227,584.32 × 102,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,671.68x = 23,286,427,622.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,286,427,622.40/151,671.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,531.81
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