Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,518, 537,777 and 109,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,518, 537,777 and 109,200 is: 163,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,518 : 537,777 = 109,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,518/537,777 = 109,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,518x = 537,777 × 109,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,518x = 58,725,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,725,248,400/358,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,800
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