Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,214.40, 577,717.92 and 135,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385,214.40, 577,717.92 and 135,864 is: 203,759.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,214.40 : 577,717.92 = 135,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,214.40/577,717.92 = 135,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,214.40x = 577,717.92 × 135,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,214.40x = 78,491,067,482.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,491,067,482.88/385,214.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,759.43
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