Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,281.36, 135,149.88 and 48,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,281.36, 135,149.88 and 48,602 is: 72,756.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,281.36 : 135,149.88 = 48,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,281.36/135,149.88 = 48,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,281.36x = 135,149.88 × 48,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,281.36x = 6,568,554,467.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,568,554,467.76/90,281.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,756.49
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