Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,150.32, 229,725.48 and 69,986
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,150.32, 229,725.48 and 69,986 is: 104,979
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,150.32 : 229,725.48 = 69,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,150.32/229,725.48 = 69,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,150.32x = 229,725.48 × 69,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,150.32x = 16,077,567,443.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,077,567,443.28/153,150.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,979
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