Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,234.84, 513,247.62 and 120,567
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342,234.84, 513,247.62 and 120,567 is: 180,813.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,234.84 : 513,247.62 = 120,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,234.84/513,247.62 = 120,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,234.84x = 513,247.62 × 120,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,234.84x = 61,880,725,800.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,880,725,800.54/342,234.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,813.64
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