Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,421.32, 306,943.38 and 126,927
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222,421.32, 306,943.38 and 126,927 is: 175,160.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,421.32 : 306,943.38 = 126,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,421.32/306,943.38 = 126,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,421.32x = 306,943.38 × 126,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,421.32x = 38,959,402,393.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,959,402,393.26/222,421.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,160.38
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