Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,164.40, 549,479.88 and 155,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 366,164.40, 549,479.88 and 155,802 is: 233,802.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,164.40 : 549,479.88 = 155,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,164.40/549,479.88 = 155,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,164.40x = 549,479.88 × 155,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,164.40x = 85,610,064,263.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,610,064,263.76/366,164.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,802.26
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