Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,225.92, 280,456.40 and 118,312
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203,225.92, 280,456.40 and 118,312 is: 163,273.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,225.92 : 280,456.40 = 118,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,225.92/280,456.40 = 118,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,225.92x = 280,456.40 × 118,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,225.92x = 33,181,357,596.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,181,357,596.80/203,225.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,273.26
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