Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,014.48, 460,655.28 and 107,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307,014.48, 460,655.28 and 107,478 is: 161,263.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,014.48 : 460,655.28 = 107,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,014.48/460,655.28 = 107,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,014.48x = 460,655.28 × 107,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,014.48x = 49,510,308,183.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,510,308,183.84/307,014.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,263.76
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