Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,998.56, 544,497.84 and 113,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362,998.56, 544,497.84 and 113,700 is: 170,550
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,998.56 : 544,497.84 = 113,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,998.56/544,497.84 = 113,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,998.56x = 544,497.84 × 113,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,998.56x = 61,909,404,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,909,404,408/362,998.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,550
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