Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,768.58, 316,729.22 and 161,599.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229,768.58, 316,729.22 and 161,599.79 is: 222,760.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,768.58 : 316,729.22 = 161,599.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,768.58/316,729.22 = 161,599.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,768.58x = 316,729.22 × 161,599.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,768.58x = 51,183,373,047.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,183,373,047.22/229,768.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,760.55
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