Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,013.52, 554,757 and 223,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402,013.52, 554,757 and 223,154 is: 307,940.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,013.52 : 554,757 = 223,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,013.52/554,757 = 223,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,013.52x = 554,757 × 223,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,013.52x = 123,796,243,578 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,796,243,578/402,013.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,940.50
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