Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,760.24, 461,707.32 and 97,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307,760.24, 461,707.32 and 97,400 is: 146,121.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,760.24 : 461,707.32 = 97,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,760.24/461,707.32 = 97,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,760.24x = 461,707.32 × 97,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,760.24x = 44,970,292,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,970,292,968/307,760.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,121.19
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