Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,959.64, 307,664 and 132,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222,959.64, 307,664 and 132,300 is: 182,561.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,959.64 : 307,664 = 132,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,959.64/307,664 = 132,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,959.64x = 307,664 × 132,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,959.64x = 40,703,947,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,703,947,200/222,959.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,561.95
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