Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,836.80, 229,278.24 and 47,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,836.80, 229,278.24 and 47,664 is: 71,503.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,836.80 : 229,278.24 = 47,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,836.80/229,278.24 = 47,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,836.80x = 229,278.24 × 47,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,836.80x = 10,928,318,031.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,928,318,031.36/152,836.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,503.19
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