Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,268.56, 546,402.84 and 114,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364,268.56, 546,402.84 and 114,970 is: 172,455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,268.56 : 546,402.84 = 114,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,268.56/546,402.84 = 114,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,268.56x = 546,402.84 × 114,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,268.56x = 62,819,934,514.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,819,934,514.80/364,268.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,455
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