Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,608.08, 728,412.12 and 153,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,608.08, 728,412.12 and 153,210 is: 229,815
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,608.08 : 728,412.12 = 153,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,608.08/728,412.12 = 153,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,608.08x = 728,412.12 × 153,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,608.08x = 111,600,020,905.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,600,020,905.20/485,608.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,815
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