Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,303, 545,042 and 113,985
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363,303, 545,042 and 113,985 is: 171,004.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,303 : 545,042 = 113,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,303/545,042 = 113,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,303x = 545,042 × 113,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,303x = 62,126,612,370 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,126,612,370/363,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,004.95
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