Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,891.80, 232,351.56 and 48,276.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 154,891.80, 232,351.56 and 48,276.68 is: 72,419.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,891.80 : 232,351.56 = 48,276.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,891.80/232,351.56 = 48,276.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,891.80x = 232,351.56 × 48,276.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,891.80x = 11,217,160,747.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,217,160,747.86/154,891.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,419.33
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