Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,332.72, 413,042.28 and 117,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 275,332.72, 413,042.28 and 117,562 is: 176,361.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,332.72 : 413,042.28 = 117,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,332.72/413,042.28 = 117,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,332.72x = 413,042.28 × 117,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,332.72x = 48,558,076,521.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,558,076,521.36/275,332.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,361.45
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