Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,134.20, 744,201.30 and 180,550.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,134.20, 744,201.30 and 180,550.10 is: 270,825.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,134.20 : 744,201.30 = 180,550.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,134.20/744,201.30 = 180,550.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,134.20x = 744,201.30 × 180,550.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,134.20x = 134,365,619,135.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,365,619,135.13/496,134.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,825.15
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