Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,451.28, 545,585.88 and 153,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363,451.28, 545,585.88 and 153,266 is: 230,071.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,451.28 : 545,585.88 = 153,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,451.28/545,585.88 = 153,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,451.28x = 545,585.88 × 153,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,451.28x = 83,619,765,484.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,619,765,484.08/363,451.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,071.46
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