Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,301.44, 334,355.76 and 187,872
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,301.44, 334,355.76 and 187,872 is: 281,306.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,301.44 : 334,355.76 = 187,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,301.44/334,355.76 = 187,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,301.44x = 334,355.76 × 187,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,301.44x = 62,816,085,342.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,816,085,342.72/223,301.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,306.23
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