Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,401.48, 144,573.06 and 56,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96,401.48, 144,573.06 and 56,948 is: 85,404.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,401.48 : 144,573.06 = 56,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,401.48/144,573.06 = 56,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,401.48x = 144,573.06 × 56,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,401.48x = 8,233,146,620.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,233,146,620.88/96,401.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,404.77
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