Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,732.64, 680,598.96 and 121,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,732.64, 680,598.96 and 121,300 is: 181,950
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,732.64 : 680,598.96 = 121,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,732.64/680,598.96 = 121,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,732.64x = 680,598.96 × 121,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,732.64x = 82,556,653,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,556,653,848/453,732.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,950
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