Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,971.58, 343,387.35 and 158,348.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 228,971.58, 343,387.35 and 158,348.09 is: 237,473.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,971.58 : 343,387.35 = 158,348.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,971.58/343,387.35 = 158,348.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,971.58x = 343,387.35 × 158,348.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,971.58x = 54,374,729,285.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,374,729,285.72/228,971.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,473.70
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