Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,254.32, 591,385.80 and 113,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394,254.32, 591,385.80 and 113,774 is: 170,662.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,254.32 : 591,385.80 = 113,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,254.32/591,385.80 = 113,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,254.32x = 591,385.80 × 113,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,254.32x = 67,284,328,009.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,284,328,009.20/394,254.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,662.25
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