Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,178.96, 523,998.12 and 191,518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 349,178.96, 523,998.12 and 191,518 is: 287,402.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,178.96 : 523,998.12 = 191,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,178.96/523,998.12 = 191,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,178.96x = 523,998.12 × 191,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,178.96x = 100,355,071,946.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,355,071,946.16/349,178.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,402.98
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