Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,978.87, 500,919.69 and 97,257.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,978.87, 500,919.69 and 97,257.99 is: 145,872.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,978.87 : 500,919.69 = 97,257.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,978.87/500,919.69 = 97,257.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,978.87x = 500,919.69 × 97,257.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,978.87x = 48,718,442,200.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,718,442,200.82/333,978.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,872.83
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