Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,007.76, 510,005.88 and 118,386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,007.76, 510,005.88 and 118,386 is: 177,576.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,007.76 : 510,005.88 = 118,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,007.76/510,005.88 = 118,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,007.76x = 510,005.88 × 118,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,007.76x = 60,377,556,109.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,377,556,109.68/340,007.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,576.99
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