Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,797.12, 462,028 and 183,897.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 334,797.12, 462,028 and 183,897.28 is: 253,782.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,797.12 : 462,028 = 183,897.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,797.12/462,028 = 183,897.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,797.12x = 462,028 × 183,897.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,797.12x = 84,965,692,483.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,965,692,483.84/334,797.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,782.63
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