Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,679.60, 413,514.72 and 157,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 275,679.60, 413,514.72 and 157,098 is: 235,644.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,679.60 : 413,514.72 = 157,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,679.60/413,514.72 = 157,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,679.60x = 413,514.72 × 157,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,679.60x = 64,962,335,482.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,962,335,482.56/275,679.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,644.33
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