Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,243.24, 542,197.50 and 183,877
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,243.24, 542,197.50 and 183,877 is: 275,984.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,243.24 : 542,197.50 = 183,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,243.24/542,197.50 = 183,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,243.24x = 542,197.50 × 183,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,243.24x = 99,697,649,707.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,697,649,707.50/361,243.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,984.82
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