Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,828.86, 340,242.84 and 67,017
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 226,828.86, 340,242.84 and 67,017 is: 100,525.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,828.86 : 340,242.84 = 67,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,828.86/340,242.84 = 67,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,828.86x = 340,242.84 × 67,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,828.86x = 22,802,054,408.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,802,054,408.28/226,828.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,525.37
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