Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,875.20, 313,840 and 223,875.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,875.20, 313,840 and 223,875.20 is: 313,840
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,875.20 : 313,840 = 223,875.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,875.20/313,840 = 223,875.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,875.20x = 313,840 × 223,875.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,875.20x = 70,260,992,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,260,992,768/223,875.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,840
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