Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,022.96, 364,534.44 and 76,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,022.96, 364,534.44 and 76,798 is: 115,197
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,022.96 : 364,534.44 = 76,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,022.96/364,534.44 = 76,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,022.96x = 364,534.44 × 76,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,022.96x = 27,995,515,923.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,995,515,923.12/243,022.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,197
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