Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,491.48, 575,237.22 and 117,252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 383,491.48, 575,237.22 and 117,252 is: 175,878
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,491.48 : 575,237.22 = 117,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,491.48/575,237.22 = 117,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,491.48x = 575,237.22 × 117,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,491.48x = 67,447,714,519.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,447,714,519.44/383,491.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,878
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