Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,267.52, 322,902 and 74,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215,267.52, 322,902 and 74,928 is: 112,392.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,267.52 : 322,902 = 74,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,267.52/322,902 = 74,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,267.52x = 322,902 × 74,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,267.52x = 24,194,401,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,194,401,056/215,267.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,392.25
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