Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,904.80, 545,782 and 97,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 363,904.80, 545,782 and 97,602 is: 146,382.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,904.80 : 545,782 = 97,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,904.80/545,782 = 97,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,904.80x = 545,782 × 97,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,904.80x = 53,269,414,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,269,414,764/363,904.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,382.83
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