Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,556.72, 557,335.08 and 161,190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371,556.72, 557,335.08 and 161,190 is: 241,785
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,556.72 : 557,335.08 = 161,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,556.72/557,335.08 = 161,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,556.72x = 557,335.08 × 161,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,556.72x = 89,836,841,545.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,836,841,545.20/371,556.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,785
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