Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,487.54, 566,329.32 and 140,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 377,487.54, 566,329.32 and 140,832 is: 211,284.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,487.54 : 566,329.32 = 140,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,487.54/566,329.32 = 140,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,487.54x = 566,329.32 × 140,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,487.54x = 79,757,290,794.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,757,290,794.24/377,487.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,284.57
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