Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,600, 518,429.70 and 96,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345,600, 518,429.70 and 96,282 is: 144,431.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,600 : 518,429.70 = 96,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,600/518,429.70 = 96,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,600x = 518,429.70 × 96,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,600x = 49,915,448,375.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,915,448,375.40/345,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,431.27
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