Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,879.72, 532,423.50 and 133,281
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 354,879.72, 532,423.50 and 133,281 is: 199,960.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,879.72 : 532,423.50 = 133,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,879.72/532,423.50 = 133,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,879.72x = 532,423.50 × 133,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,879.72x = 70,961,936,503.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,961,936,503.50/354,879.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,960.53
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