Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,912.68, 453,078.08 and 112,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,912.68, 453,078.08 and 112,546 is: 168,896.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,912.68 : 453,078.08 = 112,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,912.68/453,078.08 = 112,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,912.68x = 453,078.08 × 112,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,912.68x = 50,992,125,591.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,992,125,591.68/301,912.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,896.93
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