Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,902.48, 344,853.24 and 63,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229,902.48, 344,853.24 and 63,690 is: 95,534.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,902.48 : 344,853.24 = 63,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,902.48/344,853.24 = 63,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,902.48x = 344,853.24 × 63,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,902.48x = 21,963,702,855.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,963,702,855.60/229,902.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,534.87
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