Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,111.56, 303,882.84 and 159,624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,111.56, 303,882.84 and 159,624 is: 220,374.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,111.56 : 303,882.84 = 159,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,111.56/303,882.84 = 159,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,111.56x = 303,882.84 × 159,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,111.56x = 48,506,994,452.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,506,994,452.16/220,111.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,374.59
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