Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,154.88, 514,732.32 and 106,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,154.88, 514,732.32 and 106,434 is: 159,651
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,154.88 : 514,732.32 = 106,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,154.88/514,732.32 = 106,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,154.88x = 514,732.32 × 106,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,154.88x = 54,785,019,746.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,785,019,746.88/343,154.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,651
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