Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,461.68, 546,715.56 and 154,071.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364,461.68, 546,715.56 and 154,071.92 is: 231,117.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,461.68 : 546,715.56 = 154,071.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,461.68/546,715.56 = 154,071.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,461.68x = 546,715.56 × 154,071.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,461.68x = 84,233,516,023.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,233,516,023.08/364,461.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,117.62
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