Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,202.90, 514,872.99 and 118,571.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,202.90, 514,872.99 and 118,571.54 is: 177,881.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,202.90 : 514,872.99 = 118,571.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,202.90/514,872.99 = 118,571.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,202.90x = 514,872.99 × 118,571.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,202.90x = 61,049,283,328.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,049,283,328.70/343,202.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,881.02
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