Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,182.68, 862,509.62 and 195,949.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575,182.68, 862,509.62 and 195,949.08 is: 293,833.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,182.68 : 862,509.62 = 195,949.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,182.68/862,509.62 = 195,949.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,182.68x = 862,509.62 × 195,949.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,182.68x = 169,007,966,530.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,007,966,530.15/575,182.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,833.55
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