Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,435.68, 464,160 and 99,073
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,435.68, 464,160 and 99,073 is: 148,611.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,435.68 : 464,160 = 99,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,435.68/464,160 = 99,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,435.68x = 464,160 × 99,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,435.68x = 45,985,723,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,985,723,680/309,435.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,611.57
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