Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,392.32, 309,647.52 and 128,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224,392.32, 309,647.52 and 128,832 is: 177,780.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,392.32 : 309,647.52 = 128,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,392.32/309,647.52 = 128,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,392.32x = 309,647.52 × 128,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,392.32x = 39,892,509,296.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,892,509,296.64/224,392.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,780.19
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