Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,387, 927,580.50 and 151,443
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618,387, 927,580.50 and 151,443 is: 227,164.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,387 : 927,580.50 = 151,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,387/927,580.50 = 151,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,387x = 927,580.50 × 151,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,387x = 140,475,573,661.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,475,573,661.50/618,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,164.50
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