Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,350.84, 515,003.70 and 118,659
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,350.84, 515,003.70 and 118,659 is: 177,980.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,350.84 : 515,003.70 = 118,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,350.84/515,003.70 = 118,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,350.84x = 515,003.70 × 118,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,350.84x = 61,109,824,038.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,109,824,038.30/343,350.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,980.70
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