Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,519.92, 272,292.84 and 48,399.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,519.92, 272,292.84 and 48,399.48 is: 72,602.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,519.92 : 272,292.84 = 48,399.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,519.92/272,292.84 = 48,399.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,519.92x = 272,292.84 × 48,399.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,519.92x = 13,178,831,863.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,178,831,863.72/181,519.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,602.68
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