Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,025.92, 729,038.88 and 153,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486,025.92, 729,038.88 and 153,576 is: 230,364.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,025.92 : 729,038.88 = 153,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,025.92/729,038.88 = 153,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,025.92x = 729,038.88 × 153,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,025.92x = 111,962,875,034.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,962,875,034.88/486,025.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,364.00
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