Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,776.36, 617,533.32 and 131,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411,776.36, 617,533.32 and 131,228 is: 196,800.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,776.36 : 617,533.32 = 131,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,776.36/617,533.32 = 131,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,776.36x = 617,533.32 × 131,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,776.36x = 81,037,662,516.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,037,662,516.96/411,776.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,800.18
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