Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,654, 575,714.28 and 162,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 383,654, 575,714.28 and 162,038 is: 243,155.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,654 : 575,714.28 = 162,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,654/575,714.28 = 162,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,654x = 575,714.28 × 162,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,654x = 93,287,590,502.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,287,590,502.64/383,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,155.53
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