Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,765, 433,322.46 and 122,553
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288,765, 433,322.46 and 122,553 is: 183,903.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,765 : 433,322.46 = 122,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,765/433,322.46 = 122,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,765x = 433,322.46 × 122,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,765x = 53,104,967,440.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,104,967,440.38/288,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,903.75
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