Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,752.80, 314,430 and 151,375.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 227,752.80, 314,430 and 151,375.44 is: 208,985.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,752.80 : 314,430 = 151,375.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,752.80/314,430 = 151,375.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,752.80x = 314,430 × 151,375.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,752.80x = 47,596,979,599.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,596,979,599.20/227,752.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,985.27
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