Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,851.26, 148,254.60 and 45,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,851.26, 148,254.60 and 45,492 is: 68,227.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,851.26 : 148,254.60 = 45,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,851.26/148,254.60 = 45,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,851.26x = 148,254.60 × 45,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,851.26x = 6,744,398,263.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,744,398,263.20/98,851.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,227.74
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