Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,341.98, 755,012.76 and 183,517.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503,341.98, 755,012.76 and 183,517.80 is: 275,276.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,341.98 : 755,012.76 = 183,517.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,341.98/755,012.76 = 183,517.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,341.98x = 755,012.76 × 183,517.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,341.98x = 138,558,280,687.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,558,280,687.13/503,341.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,276.62
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