Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,869.30, 232,211 and 53,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,869.30, 232,211 and 53,634 is: 80,418.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,869.30 : 232,211 = 53,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,869.30/232,211 = 53,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,869.30x = 232,211 × 53,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,869.30x = 12,454,404,774 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,454,404,774/154,869.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,418.81
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