Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,032.36, 518,457.96 and 187,977.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,032.36, 518,457.96 and 187,977.78 is: 281,645.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,032.36 : 518,457.96 = 187,977.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,032.36/518,457.96 = 187,977.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,032.36x = 518,457.96 × 187,977.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,032.36x = 97,458,576,344.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,458,576,344.13/346,032.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,645.84
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