Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,542.83, 515,072.80 and 151,326.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,542.83, 515,072.80 and 151,326.05 is: 226,882.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,542.83 : 515,072.80 = 151,326.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,542.83/515,072.80 = 151,326.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,542.83x = 515,072.80 × 151,326.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,542.83x = 77,943,929,900.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,943,929,900.23/343,542.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,882.72
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