Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,661.76, 344,470.37 and 69,739.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229,661.76, 344,470.37 and 69,739.08 is: 104,601.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,661.76 : 344,470.37 = 69,739.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,661.76/344,470.37 = 69,739.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,661.76x = 344,470.37 × 69,739.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,661.76x = 24,023,046,988.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,023,046,988.25/229,661.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,601.86
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