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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,868.70, 230,779.95 and 48,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,868.70, 230,779.95 and 48,674 is: 73,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,868.70 : 230,779.95 = 48,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,868.70/230,779.95 = 48,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,868.70x = 230,779.95 × 48,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,868.70x = 11,232,983,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,232,983,286.30/153,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,003.69

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