Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,529.28, 345,793.92 and 119,488
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,529.28, 345,793.92 and 119,488 is: 179,232
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,529.28 : 345,793.92 = 119,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,529.28/345,793.92 = 119,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,529.28x = 345,793.92 × 119,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,529.28x = 41,318,223,912.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,318,223,912.96/230,529.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,232
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