Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,043.52, 907,565.28 and 161,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 605,043.52, 907,565.28 and 161,800 is: 242,700
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,043.52 : 907,565.28 = 161,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,043.52/907,565.28 = 161,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,043.52x = 907,565.28 × 161,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,043.52x = 146,844,062,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,844,062,304/605,043.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,700
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