Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,968.86, 775,490.15 and 137,887.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 516,968.86, 775,490.15 and 137,887.44 is: 206,840.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,968.86 : 775,490.15 = 137,887.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,968.86/775,490.15 = 137,887.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,968.86x = 775,490.15 × 137,887.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,968.86x = 106,930,350,839.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,930,350,839.28/516,968.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,840.99
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