Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,349.64, 600,503.40 and 100,830
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 400,349.64, 600,503.40 and 100,830 is: 151,239.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,349.64 : 600,503.40 = 100,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,349.64/600,503.40 = 100,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,349.64x = 600,503.40 × 100,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,349.64x = 60,548,757,822 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,548,757,822/400,349.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,239.70
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