Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,327.08, 463,891.80 and 98,915
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,327.08, 463,891.80 and 98,915 is: 148,340.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,327.08 : 463,891.80 = 98,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,327.08/463,891.80 = 98,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,327.08x = 463,891.80 × 98,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,327.08x = 45,885,857,397 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,885,857,397/309,327.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,340.90
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