Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,021.83, 231,041 and 48,849
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,021.83, 231,041 and 48,849 is: 73,276.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,021.83 : 231,041 = 48,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,021.83/231,041 = 48,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,021.83x = 231,041 × 48,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,021.83x = 11,286,121,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,286,121,809/154,021.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,276.12
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