Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,456.80, 587,207.52 and 110,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391,456.80, 587,207.52 and 110,952 is: 166,434.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,456.80 : 587,207.52 = 110,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,456.80/587,207.52 = 110,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,456.80x = 587,207.52 × 110,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,456.80x = 65,151,848,759.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,151,848,759.04/391,456.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,434.33
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