Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,355.61, 308,232 and 121,381.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,355.61, 308,232 and 121,381.92 is: 167,507.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,355.61 : 308,232 = 121,381.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,355.61/308,232 = 121,381.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,355.61x = 308,232 × 121,381.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,355.61x = 37,413,791,965.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,413,791,965.44/223,355.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,507.73
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