Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,775.12, 800,934.22 and 234,178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533,775.12, 800,934.22 and 234,178 is: 351,386.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,775.12 : 800,934.22 = 234,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,775.12/800,934.22 = 234,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,775.12x = 800,934.22 × 234,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,775.12x = 187,561,173,771.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,561,173,771.16/533,775.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,386.13
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