Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,368.38, 948,482.70 and 159,053.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632,368.38, 948,482.70 and 159,053.92 is: 238,563.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,368.38 : 948,482.70 = 159,053.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,368.38/948,482.70 = 159,053.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,368.38x = 948,482.70 × 159,053.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,368.38x = 150,859,891,487.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,859,891,487.18/632,368.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,563.31
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