Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,989.88, 523,640.34 and 182,739
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,989.88, 523,640.34 and 182,739 is: 274,189.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,989.88 : 523,640.34 = 182,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,989.88/523,640.34 = 182,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,989.88x = 523,640.34 × 182,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,989.88x = 95,689,512,091.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,689,512,091.26/348,989.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,189.93
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