Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,200, 324,576 and 129,216
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 235,200, 324,576 and 129,216 is: 178,318.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,200 : 324,576 = 129,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,200/324,576 = 129,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,200x = 324,576 × 129,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,200x = 41,940,412,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,940,412,416/235,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,318.08
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