Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,061.12, 799,320 and 177,947.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533,061.12, 799,320 and 177,947.52 is: 266,830.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,061.12 : 799,320 = 177,947.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,061.12/799,320 = 177,947.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,061.12x = 799,320 × 177,947.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,061.12x = 142,237,011,686.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,237,011,686.40/533,061.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,830.59
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