Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,257.60, 640,922.99 and 111,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 427,257.60, 640,922.99 and 111,714 is: 167,580.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
427,257.60 : 640,922.99 = 111,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
427,257.60/640,922.99 = 111,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
427,257.60x = 640,922.99 × 111,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
427,257.60x = 71,600,070,346.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,600,070,346.29/427,257.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,580.57
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