Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,045.52, 907,568.28 and 161,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 605,045.52, 907,568.28 and 161,802 is: 242,703
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,045.52 : 907,568.28 = 161,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,045.52/907,568.28 = 161,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,045.52x = 907,568.28 × 161,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,045.52x = 146,846,362,840.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,846,362,840.56/605,045.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,703
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