Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,743.88, 500,414 and 131,097.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,743.88, 500,414 and 131,097.41 is: 196,566.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,743.88 : 500,414 = 131,097.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,743.88/500,414 = 131,097.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,743.88x = 500,414 × 131,097.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,743.88x = 65,602,979,327.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,602,979,327.74/333,743.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,566.84
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