Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,492.32, 591,680.16 and 145,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394,492.32, 591,680.16 and 145,116 is: 217,652.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,492.32 : 591,680.16 = 145,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,492.32/591,680.16 = 145,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,492.32x = 591,680.16 × 145,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,492.32x = 85,862,258,098.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,862,258,098.56/394,492.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,652.55
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