Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,784.64, 472,176.32 and 98,660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 314,784.64, 472,176.32 and 98,660 is: 147,989.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,784.64 : 472,176.32 = 98,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,784.64/472,176.32 = 98,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,784.64x = 472,176.32 × 98,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,784.64x = 46,584,915,731.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,584,915,731.20/314,784.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,989.80
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