Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,666.28, 984,999.60 and 158,030.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 656,666.28, 984,999.60 and 158,030.28 is: 237,045.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,666.28 : 984,999.60 = 158,030.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,666.28/984,999.60 = 158,030.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,666.28x = 984,999.60 × 158,030.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,666.28x = 155,659,762,587.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,659,762,587.89/656,666.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,045.46
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