Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,558.26, 731,290.20 and 150,508.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 487,558.26, 731,290.20 and 150,508.08 is: 225,747.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,558.26 : 731,290.20 = 150,508.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,558.26/731,290.20 = 150,508.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,558.26x = 731,290.20 × 150,508.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,558.26x = 110,065,083,924.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,065,083,924.82/487,558.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,747.55
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