Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,604.50, 464,428.71 and 122,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,604.50, 464,428.71 and 122,616 is: 183,932.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,604.50 : 464,428.71 = 122,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,604.50/464,428.71 = 122,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,604.50x = 464,428.71 × 122,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,604.50x = 56,946,390,705.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,946,390,705.36/309,604.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,932.70
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