Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,766.97, 745,135.88 and 159,823.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,766.97, 745,135.88 and 159,823.17 is: 239,730.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,766.97 : 745,135.88 = 159,823.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,766.97/745,135.88 = 159,823.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,766.97x = 745,135.88 × 159,823.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,766.97x = 119,089,977,623.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,089,977,623.22/496,766.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,730.06
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