Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,864.34, 514,330.34 and 118,195.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342,864.34, 514,330.34 and 118,195.18 is: 177,304.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,864.34 : 514,330.34 = 118,195.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,864.34/514,330.34 = 118,195.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,864.34x = 514,330.34 × 118,195.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,864.34x = 60,791,365,238.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,791,365,238.96/342,864.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,304.43
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