Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,838.80, 229,281.24 and 47,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152,838.80, 229,281.24 and 47,666 is: 71,506.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,838.80 : 229,281.24 = 47,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,838.80/229,281.24 = 47,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,838.80x = 229,281.24 × 47,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,838.80x = 10,928,919,585.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,928,919,585.84/152,838.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,506.19
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