Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,881.05, 322,015.97 and 158,276.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 214,881.05, 322,015.97 and 158,276.03 is: 237,188.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,881.05 : 322,015.97 = 158,276.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,881.05/322,015.97 = 158,276.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,881.05x = 322,015.97 × 158,276.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,881.05x = 50,967,408,113.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,967,408,113.81/214,881.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,188.94
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