Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,359.64, 340,945.62 and 77,612
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 227,359.64, 340,945.62 and 77,612 is: 116,385.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,359.64 : 340,945.62 = 77,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,359.64/340,945.62 = 77,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,359.64x = 340,945.62 × 77,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,359.64x = 26,461,471,459.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,461,471,459.44/227,359.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,385.97
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