Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,059.70, 306,089.16 and 54,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204,059.70, 306,089.16 and 54,300 is: 81,449.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,059.70 : 306,089.16 = 54,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,059.70/306,089.16 = 54,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,059.70x = 306,089.16 × 54,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,059.70x = 16,620,641,388.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,620,641,388.00/204,059.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,449.90
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