Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,983.04, 362,974.56 and 75,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241,983.04, 362,974.56 and 75,784 is: 113,676
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,983.04 : 362,974.56 = 75,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,983.04/362,974.56 = 75,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,983.04x = 362,974.56 × 75,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,983.04x = 27,507,664,055.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,507,664,055.04/241,983.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,676
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