Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,537.02, 320,998.62 and 157,187.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 232,537.02, 320,998.62 and 157,187.58 is: 216,984.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,537.02 : 320,998.62 = 157,187.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,537.02/320,998.62 = 157,187.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,537.02x = 320,998.62 × 157,187.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,537.02x = 50,456,996,261.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,456,996,261.14/232,537.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,984.79
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