Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,756.08, 724,134.12 and 150,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482,756.08, 724,134.12 and 150,358 is: 225,537
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,756.08 : 724,134.12 = 150,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,756.08/724,134.12 = 150,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,756.08x = 724,134.12 × 150,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,756.08x = 108,879,358,014.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,879,358,014.96/482,756.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,537
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