Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,331.24, 115,992 and 46,143
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,331.24, 115,992 and 46,143 is: 69,211.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,331.24 : 115,992 = 46,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,331.24/115,992 = 46,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,331.24x = 115,992 × 46,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,331.24x = 5,352,218,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,352,218,856/77,331.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,211.60
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