Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,855.60, 290,981.43 and 115,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 210,855.60, 290,981.43 and 115,362 is: 159,199.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,855.60 : 290,981.43 = 115,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,855.60/290,981.43 = 115,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,855.60x = 290,981.43 × 115,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,855.60x = 33,568,199,727.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,568,199,727.66/210,855.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,199.94
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