Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,035.20, 228,664 and 163,035.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 163,035.20, 228,664 and 163,035.20 is: 228,664
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,035.20 : 228,664 = 163,035.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,035.20/228,664 = 163,035.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,035.20x = 228,664 × 163,035.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,035.20x = 37,280,280,972.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,280,280,972.80/163,035.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,664
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