Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,009, 231,013.50 and 55,513
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,009, 231,013.50 and 55,513 is: 83,269.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,009 : 231,013.50 = 55,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,009/231,013.50 = 55,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,009x = 231,013.50 × 55,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,009x = 12,824,252,425.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,824,252,425.50/154,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,269.50
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