Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,597.84, 951,985.86 and 185,351.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634,597.84, 951,985.86 and 185,351.68 is: 278,053.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,597.84 : 951,985.86 = 185,351.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,597.84/951,985.86 = 185,351.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,597.84x = 951,985.86 × 185,351.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,597.84x = 176,452,178,487.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,452,178,487.25/634,597.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,053.54
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