Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,387.84, 515,059.20 and 118,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,387.84, 515,059.20 and 118,696 is: 178,036.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,387.84 : 515,059.20 = 118,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,387.84/515,059.20 = 118,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,387.84x = 515,059.20 × 118,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,387.84x = 61,135,466,803.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,135,466,803.20/343,387.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,036.20
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