Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,912.76, 314,340.30 and 212,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 227,912.76, 314,340.30 and 212,634 is: 293,267.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,912.76 : 314,340.30 = 212,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,912.76/314,340.30 = 212,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,912.76x = 314,340.30 × 212,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,912.76x = 66,839,435,350.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,839,435,350.20/227,912.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,267.63
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