Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,534.28, 986,264.42 and 177,755
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657,534.28, 986,264.42 and 177,755 is: 266,622.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,534.28 : 986,264.42 = 177,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,534.28/986,264.42 = 177,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,534.28x = 986,264.42 × 177,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,534.28x = 175,313,431,977.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,313,431,977.10/657,534.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,622.50
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