Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,832.64, 680,748.96 and 121,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,832.64, 680,748.96 and 121,400 is: 182,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,832.64 : 680,748.96 = 121,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,832.64/680,748.96 = 121,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,832.64x = 680,748.96 × 121,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,832.64x = 82,642,923,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,642,923,744/453,832.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,100
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