Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,637.18, 299,752.67 and 214,651.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 218,637.18, 299,752.67 and 214,651.98 is: 294,288.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,637.18 : 299,752.67 = 214,651.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,637.18/299,752.67 = 214,651.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,637.18x = 299,752.67 × 214,651.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,637.18x = 64,342,504,125.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,342,504,125.79/218,637.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,288.94
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