Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,791.92, 328,317.06 and 92,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 218,791.92, 328,317.06 and 92,424 is: 138,690.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,791.92 : 328,317.06 = 92,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,791.92/328,317.06 = 92,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,791.92x = 328,317.06 × 92,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,791.92x = 30,344,375,953.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,344,375,953.44/218,791.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,690.57
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