Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,977.52, 517,549.28 and 145,355
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344,977.52, 517,549.28 and 145,355 is: 218,067.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,977.52 : 517,549.28 = 145,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,977.52/517,549.28 = 145,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,977.52x = 517,549.28 × 145,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,977.52x = 75,228,375,594.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,228,375,594.40/344,977.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,067.47
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