Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,873.16, 230,835.66 and 70,765
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,873.16, 230,835.66 and 70,765 is: 106,159.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,873.16 : 230,835.66 = 70,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,873.16/230,835.66 = 70,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,873.16x = 230,835.66 × 70,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,873.16x = 16,335,085,479.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,335,085,479.90/153,873.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,159.42
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