Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,999.20, 215,074 and 153,999.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 153,999.20, 215,074 and 153,999.20 is: 215,074
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,999.20 : 215,074 = 153,999.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,999.20/215,074 = 153,999.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,999.20x = 215,074 × 153,999.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,999.20x = 33,121,223,940.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,121,223,940.80/153,999.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,074
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