Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,364.42, 672,564.45 and 178,543.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 448,364.42, 672,564.45 and 178,543.70 is: 267,822.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,364.42 : 672,564.45 = 178,543.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,364.42/672,564.45 = 178,543.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,364.42x = 672,564.45 × 178,543.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,364.42x = 120,082,145,391.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,082,145,391.47/448,364.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,822.65
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