Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,497.81, 309,809.84 and 132,620.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224,497.81, 309,809.84 and 132,620.12 is: 183,017.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,497.81 : 309,809.84 = 132,620.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,497.81/309,809.84 = 132,620.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,497.81x = 309,809.84 × 132,620.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,497.81x = 41,087,018,157.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,087,018,157.98/224,497.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,017.46
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