Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,216, 294,264 and 123,792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213,216, 294,264 and 123,792 is: 170,848.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,216 : 294,264 = 123,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,216/294,264 = 123,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,216x = 294,264 × 123,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,216x = 36,427,529,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,427,529,088/213,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,848.01
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