Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,847.26, 315,696.99 and 198,590.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 228,847.26, 315,696.99 and 198,590.10 is: 273,956.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,847.26 : 315,696.99 = 198,590.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,847.26/315,696.99 = 198,590.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,847.26x = 315,696.99 × 198,590.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,847.26x = 62,694,296,813.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,694,296,813.80/228,847.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,956.95
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