Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,544.76, 567,817.14 and 98,062
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378,544.76, 567,817.14 and 98,062 is: 147,093
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,544.76 : 567,817.14 = 98,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,544.76/567,817.14 = 98,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,544.76x = 567,817.14 × 98,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,544.76x = 55,681,284,382.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,681,284,382.68/378,544.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,093
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