Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,743.52, 231,804.24 and 80,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,743.52, 231,804.24 and 80,716 is: 120,911.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,743.52 : 231,804.24 = 80,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,743.52/231,804.24 = 80,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,743.52x = 231,804.24 × 80,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,743.52x = 18,710,311,035.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,710,311,035.84/154,743.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,911.76
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