Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,836.32, 617,760.56 and 162,516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411,836.32, 617,760.56 and 162,516 is: 243,776.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,836.32 : 617,760.56 = 162,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,836.32/617,760.56 = 162,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,836.32x = 617,760.56 × 162,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,836.32x = 100,395,975,168.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,395,975,168.96/411,836.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,776.40
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