Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,958.64, 307,662.62 and 132,299
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222,958.64, 307,662.62 and 132,299 is: 182,560.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,958.64 : 307,662.62 = 132,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,958.64/307,662.62 = 132,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,958.64x = 307,662.62 × 132,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,958.64x = 40,703,456,963.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,703,456,963.38/222,958.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,560.57
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