Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,737.78, 229,127.51 and 88,726
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,737.78, 229,127.51 and 88,726 is: 133,101.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,737.78 : 229,127.51 = 88,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,737.78/229,127.51 = 88,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,737.78x = 229,127.51 × 88,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,737.78x = 20,329,567,452.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,329,567,452.26/152,737.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,101.11
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