Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,806.14, 952,214.79 and 161,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634,806.14, 952,214.79 and 161,492 is: 242,239.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,806.14 : 952,214.79 = 161,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,806.14/952,214.79 = 161,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,806.14x = 952,214.79 × 161,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,806.14x = 153,775,070,866.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,775,070,866.68/634,806.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,239.42
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