Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,889.34, 862,268.40 and 154,132.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 574,889.34, 862,268.40 and 154,132.50 is: 231,181.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,889.34 : 862,268.40 = 154,132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,889.34/862,268.40 = 154,132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,889.34x = 862,268.40 × 154,132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,889.34x = 132,903,584,163 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,903,584,163/574,889.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,181.16
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