Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,755.76, 479,681 and 106,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 319,755.76, 479,681 and 106,454 is: 159,696.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,755.76 : 479,681 = 106,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,755.76/479,681 = 106,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,755.76x = 479,681 × 106,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,755.76x = 51,063,961,174 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,063,961,174/319,755.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,696.77
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