Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,851.27, 533,776.89 and 145,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 355,851.27, 533,776.89 and 145,440 is: 218,159.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,851.27 : 533,776.89 = 145,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,851.27/533,776.89 = 145,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,851.27x = 533,776.89 × 145,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,851.27x = 77,632,510,881.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,632,510,881.60/355,851.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,159.99
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