Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,291.20, 465,436.32 and 99,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310,291.20, 465,436.32 and 99,960 is: 149,939.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,291.20 : 465,436.32 = 99,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,291.20/465,436.32 = 99,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,291.20x = 465,436.32 × 99,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,291.20x = 46,525,014,547.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,525,014,547.20/310,291.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,939.85
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