Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,068.08, 796,602.12 and 157,061.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531,068.08, 796,602.12 and 157,061.92 is: 235,592.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,068.08 : 796,602.12 = 157,061.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,068.08/796,602.12 = 157,061.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,068.08x = 796,602.12 × 157,061.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,068.08x = 125,115,858,443.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,115,858,443.27/531,068.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,592.88
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