Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,035.46, 549,037 and 99,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 366,035.46, 549,037 and 99,796 is: 149,689.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,035.46 : 549,037 = 99,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,035.46/549,037 = 99,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,035.46x = 549,037 × 99,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,035.46x = 54,791,696,452 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,791,696,452/366,035.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,689.59
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