Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,500.80, 497,501.76 and 197,167
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360,500.80, 497,501.76 and 197,167 is: 272,096.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,500.80 : 497,501.76 = 197,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,500.80/497,501.76 = 197,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,500.80x = 497,501.76 × 197,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,500.80x = 98,090,929,513.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,090,929,513.92/360,500.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,096.29
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