Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,913.44, 230,922 and 75,012.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,913.44, 230,922 and 75,012.96 is: 112,544.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,913.44 : 230,922 = 75,012.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,913.44/230,922 = 75,012.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,913.44x = 230,922 × 75,012.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,913.44x = 17,322,142,749.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,322,142,749.12/153,913.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,544.71
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