Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,711.68, 377,707.68 and 154,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,711.68, 377,707.68 and 154,472 is: 213,163.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,711.68 : 377,707.68 = 154,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,711.68/377,707.68 = 154,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,711.68x = 377,707.68 × 154,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,711.68x = 58,345,260,744.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,345,260,744.96/273,711.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,163.21
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