Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,796.18, 346,244.49 and 73,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,796.18, 346,244.49 and 73,026 is: 109,554.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,796.18 : 346,244.49 = 73,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,796.18/346,244.49 = 73,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,796.18x = 346,244.49 × 73,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,796.18x = 25,284,850,126.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,284,850,126.74/230,796.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,554.89
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