Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,172, 228,258.54 and 41,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,172, 228,258.54 and 41,364 is: 62,046.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,172 : 228,258.54 = 41,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,172/228,258.54 = 41,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,172x = 228,258.54 × 41,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,172x = 9,441,686,248.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,441,686,248.56/152,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,046.15
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