Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,259.52, 334,893.60 and 88,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,259.52, 334,893.60 and 88,320 is: 132,481.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,259.52 : 334,893.60 = 88,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,259.52/334,893.60 = 88,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,259.52x = 334,893.60 × 88,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,259.52x = 29,577,802,752.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,577,802,752.00/223,259.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,481.71
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