Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,311.56, 135,550.50 and 45,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,311.56, 135,550.50 and 45,970 is: 68,997.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,311.56 : 135,550.50 = 45,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,311.56/135,550.50 = 45,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,311.56x = 135,550.50 × 45,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,311.56x = 6,231,256,485 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,231,256,485/90,311.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,997.33
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