Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,232.48, 831,436.32 and 180,168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554,232.48, 831,436.32 and 180,168 is: 270,280.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,232.48 : 831,436.32 = 180,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,232.48/831,436.32 = 180,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,232.48x = 831,436.32 × 180,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,232.48x = 149,798,218,901.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,798,218,901.76/554,232.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,280.48
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