Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,519.04, 539,202 and 106,731
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,519.04, 539,202 and 106,731 is: 160,073.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,519.04 : 539,202 = 106,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,519.04/539,202 = 106,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,519.04x = 539,202 × 106,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,519.04x = 57,549,568,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,549,568,662/359,519.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,073.77
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