Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,942.40, 769,497.84 and 157,956.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,942.40, 769,497.84 and 157,956.48 is: 236,960.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,942.40 : 769,497.84 = 157,956.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,942.40/769,497.84 = 157,956.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,942.40x = 769,497.84 × 157,956.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,942.40x = 121,547,170,174.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,547,170,174.00/512,942.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,960.66
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