Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,296.56, 552,561.60 and 131,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 368,296.56, 552,561.60 and 131,634 is: 197,492.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,296.56 : 552,561.60 = 131,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,296.56/552,561.60 = 131,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,296.56x = 552,561.60 × 131,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,296.56x = 72,735,893,654.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,735,893,654.40/368,296.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,492.73
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