Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,015.92, 676,523.88 and 118,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 451,015.92, 676,523.88 and 118,566 is: 177,849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,015.92 : 676,523.88 = 118,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,015.92/676,523.88 = 118,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,015.92x = 676,523.88 × 118,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,015.92x = 80,212,730,356.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,212,730,356.08/451,015.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,849
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