Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,835.04, 458,752.55 and 95,491
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 305,835.04, 458,752.55 and 95,491 is: 143,236.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,835.04 : 458,752.55 = 95,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,835.04/458,752.55 = 95,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,835.04x = 458,752.55 × 95,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,835.04x = 43,806,739,752.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,806,739,752.05/305,835.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,236.50
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