Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,169, 780,253.50 and 146,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,169, 780,253.50 and 146,192 is: 219,288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,169 : 780,253.50 = 146,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,169/780,253.50 = 146,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,169x = 780,253.50 × 146,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,169x = 114,066,819,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,066,819,672/520,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,288
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