Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,545, 812,317.50 and 147,561
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541,545, 812,317.50 and 147,561 is: 221,341.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,545 : 812,317.50 = 147,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,545/812,317.50 = 147,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,545x = 812,317.50 × 147,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,545x = 119,866,382,617.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,866,382,617.50/541,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,341.50
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