Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,587.23, 343,588.48 and 205,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230,587.23, 343,588.48 and 205,434 is: 306,108.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,587.23 : 343,588.48 = 205,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,587.23/343,588.48 = 205,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,587.23x = 343,588.48 × 205,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,587.23x = 70,584,755,800.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,584,755,800.32/230,587.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,108.69
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