Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,143.92, 817,658.36 and 145,825
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 545,143.92, 817,658.36 and 145,825 is: 218,722.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,143.92 : 817,658.36 = 145,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,143.92/817,658.36 = 145,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,143.92x = 817,658.36 × 145,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,143.92x = 119,235,030,347 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,235,030,347/545,143.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,722.11
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