Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,022.75, 583,534.13 and 108,540
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 389,022.75, 583,534.13 and 108,540 is: 162,810
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,022.75 : 583,534.13 = 108,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,022.75/583,534.13 = 108,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,022.75x = 583,534.13 × 108,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,022.75x = 63,336,793,927.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,336,793,927.50/389,022.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,810
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