Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,427.20, 303,776 and 217,427.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 217,427.20, 303,776 and 217,427.20 is: 303,776
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,427.20 : 303,776 = 217,427.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,427.20/303,776 = 217,427.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,427.20x = 303,776 × 217,427.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,427.20x = 66,049,165,107.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,049,165,107.20/217,427.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,776
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