Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,078.20, 856,661.04 and 150,348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571,078.20, 856,661.04 and 150,348 is: 225,533.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,078.20 : 856,661.04 = 150,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,078.20/856,661.04 = 150,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,078.20x = 856,661.04 × 150,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,078.20x = 128,797,274,041.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,797,274,041.92/571,078.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,533.52
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