Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,731.65, 829,004.73 and 153,412.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552,731.65, 829,004.73 and 153,412.99 is: 230,093.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,731.65 : 829,004.73 = 153,412.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,731.65/829,004.73 = 153,412.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,731.65x = 829,004.73 × 153,412.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,731.65x = 127,180,094,353.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,180,094,353.44/552,731.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,093.74
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