Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,148.32, 229,722.48 and 69,984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,148.32, 229,722.48 and 69,984 is: 104,976
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,148.32 : 229,722.48 = 69,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,148.32/229,722.48 = 69,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,148.32x = 229,722.48 × 69,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,148.32x = 16,076,898,040.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,076,898,040.32/153,148.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,976
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