Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,126.75, 589,690.13 and 112,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 393,126.75, 589,690.13 and 112,644 is: 168,966
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,126.75 : 589,690.13 = 112,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,126.75/589,690.13 = 112,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,126.75x = 589,690.13 × 112,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,126.75x = 66,425,054,440.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,425,054,440.50/393,126.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,966
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