Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,454.08, 230,181.12 and 87,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,454.08, 230,181.12 and 87,744 is: 131,616
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,454.08 : 230,181.12 = 87,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,454.08/230,181.12 = 87,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,454.08x = 230,181.12 × 87,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,454.08x = 20,197,012,193.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,197,012,193.28/153,454.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,616
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